Category Archives: Vaudeville

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

 

Donna Montran – Moss’s Broadway Theater, July-August 1920

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Don Taylor

Donna in New York City at Moss’s Broadway Theater, July 25 through August 29th, 1920 Donna finished her cross-country tour with “Chin Chin” in May of 1920. In early July, the New York Clipper reported that Donna had been engaged … Continue reading →

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Donna at Pacy’s Garden Theatre – September 14-17, 1920

Posted on January 24, 2016 by Don Taylor

Donna in Baltimore, MD, at Pacy’s Garden Theatre – September 13-17, 1920 We know that Donna played at Henderson’s Theater on Coney Island On September 6th through the 13th. She then came to Pacy’s Garden Theatre in Baltimore, Maryland. Advertising … Continue reading →

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Donna in Bridgeport, CT, at Poli’s – June 30-July 2, 1927

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Don Taylor

By Don Taylor We know Donna played in Warren, PA, in early May, but don’t know where she, Sammy, and Hal Dixon were until the played at Poli’s Theater in Bridgeport, CT from June 30 until July 2, 1927.[i] [ii] … Continue reading →

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Donna in “Chin Chin” at the Empress Theatre, Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada – January 5-6, 1920

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Don Taylor

Thanks to an article in the Calgary Daily Herald, I had known that “Chin Chin” played in Medicine Hat, Alberta sometime shortly before January 8, 1920[i]. I finally found an article regarding “Chin Chin” playing in Medicine Hat[ii]. We now … Continue reading →

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She Kissed Politicians in 1915

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Don Taylor

The Massachusetts Republican leadership were all there. Several hundred had gathered at the Hotel Brenton near the shores of Bass Point. The year was 1915, and there were many issues to be discussed. Former Governor Foss was there, so was … Continue reading →

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