Category Archives: Vaudeville

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

 

“Chin Chin” plays – Rex Theatre – Chippewa Falls, WI – 11 Feb 1920

Donna Montran and “Chin Chin” play at the Rex Theater in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, on 11 February 1920  We know that “Chin Chin” played at the Metropolitan Opera House in Minneapolis from February 1st through the 7th. I do not … Continue reading

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The Show Must Go On – Tucson, Arizona

Donna Darling Collection – Part 33 Treasure Chest Thursday By Don Taylor “The show must go on” is a long-time show-business mantra. One of the clippings in the Donna Darling Collection tells of a harrowing story of making sure the … Continue reading

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Donna & the Victory Theater, Dayton, Ohio

Donna Montran and “Chin Chin” play at the Victory Theater in Dayton, Ohio on April 2nd & 3rd, 1920.  By Don Taylor On April 1st, “Chin Chin” played at the Grand Opera House in Canton, Ohio. The troupe then traveled … Continue reading

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Donna Darling Collection – Part 31

D & R Theatre Treasure Chest Thursday By Don Taylor This is another case that I’ve found where Donna’s notes, or the newspaper articles, regarding Donna’s show are incorrect. Regarding her playing at the D&R Theatre in Aberdeen, Washington, her … Continue reading

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Donna & Sammy Christmas Shopping in Chicago – Dec 1926

I recently came across a copy of the Vaudeville News and New York Star that mentioned Donna and Sammy.  The December 18th, 1926, issue, Page 10, has a short article which says: Donna Darling and Sammy Clark are in Chicago … Continue reading

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