Category Archives: In the news
Donna & Crescent Theatre in the News
Donna Darling performed with the “California Bathing Beauties” at Crescent Theatre in Pontiac, MI on February 13 & 14, 1925, as uncovered in a Pontiac Daily 1925 clipping by her grandson. This new find adds to Madonna Montran’s documented vaudeville career. Continue reading
Posted in California Bathing Girls (1925), In the news, Vaudeville
Tagged Michigan, Crescent Theatre, Pontiac
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Donna Darling at Temple Theatre, Grand Rapids, MI – Feb 1-4, 1923.
Donna in the News102 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 discover a new venue … Continue reading
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Tagged Temple theatre, Grand Rapids
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Donna 100 Years ago – Alhambra, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
“Donna Montran, vaudeville star, headlined ‘Bathing Beauty Revue’ in Madison and Milwaukee, WI, in January 1925, sharing the stage with Murray Earle and films like ‘A Man Must Live.'” Continue reading
Posted in In the news, Bathing Beauty Revue, Vaudeville
Tagged Wisconsin, Alhambra, Milwaukee, 1925
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Donna & Rivoli Theatre in the News
Don Taylor celebrates discovering articles on his grandmother, Madonna Montran, known as Donna Darling, and her 1920s show business career. On December 7, 1924, Darling’s vaudeville act, including toe dancing, singing, and a larger orchestra, was featured at Rivoli Theatre, Two Rivers, WI, alongside a Warner Bros. film. Continue reading
Posted in California Bathing Girls (1925), In the news, Vaudeville
Tagged Rivoli Theatre, Two Rivers, Genealogy, Wisconsin
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The California Bathing Beauties at the Pastime Theatre, Union Hill, NJ, Nov 15-17, 1920.
Donna in the News104 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 discover a new venue … Continue reading
Posted in Beach Promenade (1920), In the news
Tagged New Jersey, Pastime Theatre, Union Hill
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