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Donna & Riviera Theatre – In the News – 10 Apr 1925

In 1925, Donna Darling’s show was at the Riviera Theatre in Anderson, Indiana. Noted in the Anderson Herald for her beauty and talents, Donna’s troupe, selected from California studios, performed varied acts, including dance and comedy. The show, praised for its impressive stage design and wholesome entertainment, added to Donna’s vaudeville career history. Continue reading

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Donna & the Wild Opera House In the News

In 1925, Donna Darling’s Bathing “Girl Revue”—a classy variety show featuring music, dance, and comedy—performed at Noblesville’s Wild Opera House on April 6th and 7th adding another chronical to her career. Continue reading

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Donna & Griffin’s Theatre – In the News

98 years ago, my grandmother, “Donna Darling,” was in the news for being at Griffin’s Theatre in St. Catharine, Ontario, Canada.” Continue reading

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Montrans in the News – Monthan and Moutran Instead.

I discuss my ongoing search for information about the Montran surname, hoping to uncover details about my maternal grandmother’s father. I found mentions of Montran in historical newspapers, including marriages and military service. Although no breakthrough occurred this time, the search continues in the quest to connect these findings to John Montran. Continue reading

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Donna & Forsyth Theatre In the News

Donna Darling & Boys at Forsyth Theatre, Atlanta, GA, November 8-10, 1923. Donna in the News100 Years Agoby Don Taylor “Donna in the News” reports newly found newspaper articles and advertisements regarding my grandmother, Madonna Montran (aka Donna Montran and … Continue reading

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