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In the News – 1925-12-03 – Jefferson Theatre, Muskegon, MI – Donna Darling & Girls
🎭 Vaudeville Flashback! 🎭
On December 3, this day in 1925, Donna Darling & Girls took the stage at the Jefferson Theatre in Muskegon, MI! Featuring dazzling Bathing Suit Revues, catchy songs, and lively dances, this was a must-see act of its time. A glimpse into the golden era of 1920s entertainment!
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Posted in Bathing Suit Revue, Donna Darling and Girls, Vaudeville
Tagged Vaudeville, Michigan, History, Muskegon, Jefferson Theatre
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In the News – 1927-07-11 – Olympia Theatre, New Bedford, MA
A 1927 Standard-Times advertisement places the Donna Darling Revue with Sammy Clark at the Olympia Theatre in New Bedford, appearing July 10–13 alongside several vaudeville acts and the Babe Ruth film Babe Comes Home. This small archival notice adds another confirmed stop in Donna Darling’s touring career and enriches the historical record of 1920s theatrical entertainment. Continue reading
Donna Darling at the Moon Theater, Omaha, – September 24–26, 1925
In September 1925, Donna Darling appeared at the Moon Theater in Omaha, Nebraska, briefly promoted as one of the “Bobbed Hair Bandits of Vaudeville.” This short-lived nickname drew from the sensational Celia Cooney headlines of the day. Continue reading
Donna Darling’s Surprise Appearance in Portland, Oregon – May 26, 1924.
An exciting discovery from The Oregonian (May 26, 1924)!
My grandmother, Madonna Montran—also known as Donna Darling—was a surprise addition to the vaudeville lineup that week, performing alongside her two male dance partners. Described as “a darling maid,” Donna’s act was full of lively steps and charming group songs. It’s always a thrill to uncover new stories from Donna’s 1910s-1920s showbiz days! Continue reading
Posted in 1924 - Donna Darling & Earle, Genealogy Research, In the news, Vaudeville
Tagged dance history, Donna Darling, show business, female performers, The Oregonian, genealogy blog, Vaudeville, historic newspapers, Genealogy, 1920s entertainment, Family History, Portland Oregon, madonna montran
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Dona Montrim at Lincoln Theatre, Union City, NY, Sep. 5-7, 1921.
103 years ago, my grandmother, “Donna Darling,” was in the news for being at the Lincoln Theatre in Union City, NJ. #Genealogy #Vaudeville #InTheNews “A Musical Cocktail.” Continue reading
Posted in A Musical Cocktail, In the news
Tagged Vaudeville, New Jersey, Lincoln Theatre, Union City
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