Donna Darling and Company “Song and Dance Romance” at the State Theatre, Oakland, CA, June 1-3, 1924.
Donna in the News
100 Years Ago
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 new venue for my grandmother’s exciting show business career of the 1910s and 1920s.
This week, from the Oakland Post Enquirer (Oakland, CA), dated May 31, 1924, I learned that Donna played at the State Theatre in Oakland, California, in early June 1924.
Both an advertisement and a short write-up were in the paper.
‘Heart Bandit’ to Top New State Bill
Viola Dana and Milton Sills, favorites of moviedom, are said to display their talents to full advantage in “The Heart Bandit” a thrilling crook romance…
The vaudeville bill is headed by Vernon and Knox, European magicians, making their first tour of America. Other acts are Sam K. Nainca and a “Hawaiian Musical Diversionl;” Donna Darling and company in a “Song and Dance Romance;” “Bob White, the Whiz-Bang Doughboy;” and Lena and Wilson in a laughable skit.
Because of those newly available online articles, I was able to add another venue for Donna’s exciting vaudeville career.
New information added to her career list:
June 1-3, 1924 – Oakland, CA – State Theatre – “Song and Dance Romance.”
Endnotes
My thanks to Newspapers.com for providing access to this clipping.
