Category Archives: Vaudeville
Donna & the Columbia Theater – In the News
100 years ago, my grandmother, “Donna Darling,” was interviewed and “in the news” for being at the Columbia Theater in Columbia, MO. #Genealogy #Vaudeville #InTheNews Continue reading
Donna & Orpheum Theatre – In the News
“Darling Revue” at Orpheum Theater, Tulsa, OK,Aug 8 thru 11, 1926. Donna in the Newsby Don Taylor “Donna in the News” reports newly found newspaper articles and advertisements regarding my grandmother, Madonna Montran (aka Donna Montran and Donna Darling). I … Continue reading
Donna & Family Theater In the News – 1925
Donna Darling at Family Theatre, Lafayette, IN, February 26-28, 1925. Donna in the News by Don Taylor “Donna in the News” is my reporting of newly found newspaper articles and advertisements regarding my grandmother, Madonna Montran (aka Donna Montran and … Continue reading
Donna Darling Collection – Part 95
Treasure Chest ThursdayBy Don Taylor I’m looking at four images from the Donna Darling Collection for this week’s Treasure Chest Tuesday. I have cropped and gently enhanced these photos. First is a beauty shot of Donna and its back. The … Continue reading
Donna – Jefferson Theatre, Auburn, New York
100 Years ago – 8 January 1923. “Donna 100 years ago” reviews my grandmother’s vaudeville life. Madonna Montran, aka “Donna Montran” & “Donna Darling,” had an exciting career during the 1920s. A definite headliner, she crisscrossed the country with her … Continue reading