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Category Archives: Donna Montran
Donna in the 1949 Documentary “Down Memory Lane” (?)
A newly found photo of Donna among Mack Sennett’s Bathing Beauties connects our family story to the 1949 film Down Memory Lane. Though the complete film seems lost, this image keeps a bit of her Hollywood days alive. I’m still searching for the full version — maybe it will turn up yet! Continue reading
Donna and the Bathing Beauties: Uncovering My Grandmother’s Vaudeville Ties
Discover how a family letter and old vaudeville photos help piece together my grandmother’s days as one of Mack Sennett’s Bathing Beauties — and her possible connections with Helen Kane and Stuart Erwin. Continue reading
Donna at the Indiana Theatre, Marion, IN, Mar 1-4, 1925.
Donna in the News100 Years Agoby Don Taylor “Donna in the News” reports newly found newspaper articles and advertisements regarding my grandmother, Madonna Montran (aka Donna Montran and Donna Darling). I am always excited when I see a new venue … Continue reading
Donna at the Henderson Theater, Coney Island
Henderson’s Theater, Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York – Week of 6 September 1920. Updated 29 Jan 2023 We know that Donna had finished a 5-week showing at B.S. Moss’ Broadway Theater on August 29th. We know she performed in that … Continue reading
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Tagged California Bathing Girls, Bathing Girls, Henderson Theater, Coney Island
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Donna Darling Collection – Part 95
Treasure Chest ThursdayBy Don Taylor I’m looking at four images from the Donna Darling Collection for this week’s Treasure Chest Tuesday. I have cropped and gently enhanced these photos. First is a beauty shot of Donna and its back. The … Continue reading
