Category Archives: Vaudeville

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

 

Donna in the News – The Indiana Theater, Bedford, IN

Posted on February 2, 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 One Hundred Years Ago – January 12th to 15th, 1921.

Posted on January 12, 2021 by Don Taylor

“Donna Montran and Her Bathing Beauties in a Beach Promenade” played at the Majestic Theatre in Paterson, NJ, one hundred years ago this week. I haven’t discovered where Donna was playing from January 1st through January 11th. However, on January … Continue reading →

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Donna Darling Collection – Part 76

Posted on November 26, 2020 by Don Taylor

The Stroud Theatre Treasure Chest Thursday By Don Taylor For this week’s Treasure Chest Tuesday, I’m looking at another clipping from the Donna Darling Collection First, we know the show took place during Thanksgiving week at the Stroud. 1919    We … Continue reading →

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Chin-Chin in the News – 16 November 1919 – Trinidad, CO – Unknown Theatre

Posted on November 16, 2020 by Don Taylor

Vaudeville/Chin-Chin My grandmother was a vaudeville star and I am following her career, trying to learn of her many performances. In October 1919, she joined the cast of the Charles Dillingham production of “Chin-Chin” “Chin-Chin” played in the US and … Continue reading →

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Donna Darling Collection – Part 74

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Don Taylor

Donna Darling Revue Treasure Chest Thursday By Don Taylor For this week’s Treasure Chest Thursday, I’m looking at a page from the Donna Darling Collection that includes both a clipping and a photo. Palm Theater – Pueblo, Colorado Key features: … Continue reading →

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