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Donna Darling’s Surprise Appearance in Portland, Oregon – May 26, 1924.

Posted on May 26, 2025 by Don Taylor

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 →

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Dona Montrim at Lincoln Theatre, Union City, NY, Sep. 5-7, 1921.

Posted on September 5, 2024 by Don Taylor

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 →

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Donna at Capitol Theatre, Taylorsville, IL, Sep 1926

Posted on September 2, 2024 by Don Taylor

98 years ago, my grandmother, “Donna Darling,” was in the news for being at the Capital Theatre in Taylorsville, IL. Continue reading →

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Donna at Temple Theatre, Bryan, Ohio, 18-19 June 1925.

Posted on June 18, 2024 by Don Taylor

99 years ago, my grandmother, “Donna Darling,” was in the news for being at the Temple Theatre in Bryan, Ohio. Continue reading →

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Donna Darling at Orpheum Theatre, Tulsa, OK, 10 Sep 1925.

Posted on September 10, 2023 by Don Taylor

98 years ago, my grandmother, “Donna Darling,” was “In the news” for being at the Orpheum Theatre in Tulsa, OK. Continue reading →

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