Category Archives: Vaudeville

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

 

Donna played Al Ringling theatre – January 1925

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Don Taylor

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 Donna Darling). I am always excited when I find a … Continue reading →

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Donna Darling Collection – Part 92

Posted on September 8, 2022 by Don Taylor

Treasure Chest Thursday By Don Taylor I’m looking at a clipping from the Donna Darling Collection for this week’s Treasure Chest Tuesday. The clipping shows the venue but not the date or the location. Key Features of Ad: The Venue: … Continue reading →

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Donna 100 Years ago – Palace Theatre, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Posted on September 4, 2022 by Don Taylor

September 4-9, 1922 By Don Taylor “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 many … Continue reading →

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Donna Darling – Strand Theatre, Dayton, Ohio – 28-30 Aug 1922.

Posted on August 28, 2022 by Don Taylor

Donna 100 Years Ago “As You Like It” By Don Taylor “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 … Continue reading →

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Donna Darling Collection – Part 91

Posted on August 4, 2022 by Don Taylor

Donna DARLING and CLARK Sammy – Revue Treasure Chest Thursday By Don Taylor I’m looking at a second advertising sheet from the Donna Darling Collection Treasure Chest. The sheet includes photos of Donna, Sammy, and two or three other people. … Continue reading →

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