Category Archives: Vaudeville

The vaudeville career of Madonna Montran, aka Donna Montran, aka Donna Darling.

 

Chin-Chin in the News – 9 April 1920.

Posted on April 9, 2025 by Don Taylor

The Zanesville Signal (Zanesville, OH) Weller TheaterVaudeville/Chin-ChinBy Don Taylor My grandmother was a vaudeville star. I am following her career and learning about her many performances. In October 1919, she joined the cast of the Charles Dillingham production of “Chin-Chin” … Continue reading →

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Donna in Noblesville, Indiana, at the Wild Opera House, April 6-7, 1925

Posted on April 6, 2025 by Don Taylor

Donna Darling VaudevilleCalifornia Bathing GirlsBy Don Taylor Thanks to my Uncle Russ’s research, we know Donna played in Rushville, IN, on March 26th, but we do not know where she was for the 10 days from the 27th to April … Continue reading →

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Donna in the News: A Vaudeville Snapshot from March 1924

Posted on March 26, 2025 by Don Taylor

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Donna at the Indiana Theatre, Marion, IN, Mar 1-4, 1925.

Posted on March 1, 2025 by Don Taylor

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 →

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Beckwith Theatre, Dowagiac, MI, 19 Feb 1920.

Posted on February 19, 2025 by Don Taylor

In the News, 105 Years AgoVaudeville/Chin-ChinCassopolis Vigilant (Cassopolis, MI)By Don Taylor My grandmother was a vaudeville star. I am following her career and learning about her many performances. In October 1919, she joined the cast of the Charles Dillingham production … Continue reading →

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