Category Archives: Vaudeville

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

 

Chin Chin – Regent Theatre – Muskegon, MI – 23 Feb 1920

Donna and “Chin Chin” play at the Regent Theatre in Muskegon, Michigan, on 23 February 1920. Background February 1920 was a busy month for the cast and crew of “Chin Chin.” They began the month in Minneapolis and played across … Continue reading

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Donna and “Chin Chin” at The Auditorium Theatre, Saginaw, Michigan – 26 Feb 1920

Vaudeville Chin Chin Donna Montran I have able to find 20 of the 29 days that February the venues that “Chin Chin” played during the month. Beginning in Minneapolis, the show played across Wisconsin, they had a few shows in … Continue reading

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Cross-Country Travels

Saturday Night Genealogy Fun My Life By Don Taylor The Weekly Genealogist, produced by NEHGS, regularly has a survey question designed to make you think about your ancestors’ lives. They recently had a question asking if you or your ancestors … Continue reading

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Donna Darling Collection – Part 51

Treasure Chest Thursday Vaudeville By Don Taylor For this week’s Treasure Chest Tuesday, I’m looking at three clippings from the Donna Darling Collection. The first article is a short paragraph about “Dancing Girls at Orpheum” DANCING GIRLS AT ORPHEUM Donna … Continue reading

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Donna in the News – New July 8th 2019

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

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