Category Archives: Vaudeville

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

 

Donna in the News – Seven New Venues

Posted on July 8, 2021 by Don Taylor

Chin Chin In the News By Don Taylor “Donna in the News” is my reporting of newly found newspaper articles and advertising regarding my grandmother, Madonna Montran (Donna Montran and Donna Darling). I am always excited when I find a … Continue reading →

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“Chin Chin” – The Illinois Theatre, Urbana, Illinois – 31 October 1919

Posted on July 4, 2021 by Don Taylor

Vaudeville – “Chin Chin” by Don Taylor Donna joined the “Chin Chin” production on 30 October 1919 when it played the Lincoln Square Theater in Decatur, Illinois. After the show in Decatur, the cast and crew traveled the 50 miles … Continue reading →

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Donna in the News – The New Theater Bills

Posted on April 24, 2021 by Don Taylor

“Donna in the News” is my reporting of newly found newspaper articles and advertising regarding my grandmother, Madonna Montran (aka Donna Montran and Donna Darling). I am always excited when I find a new venue for my grandmother’s exciting show … Continue reading →

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Donna Darling Collection – Part 80

Posted on April 1, 2021 by Don Taylor

The South Broad Theatre  Treasure Chest Thursday By Don Taylor For this week’s Treasure Chest Thursday, I’m looking at a clipping from the Donna Darling Collection. SOUTH BROAD—“KAZAN” Delightful screen and vaudeville entertainment will be provided at the South Broad … Continue reading →

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Donna Darling Collection – Part 79

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Don Taylor

Terrace Theatre – Beautiful Bathing Girls Treasure Chest Thursday By Don Taylor For this week’s Treasure Chest Thursday, I’m looking at a second clipping from the Donna Darling Collection relating to the Terrace Theater. BATHING GIRLS NOW PLAYING AT THE … Continue reading →

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