Category Archives: Donna Montran

Donna Darling Collection – Part 53

Shamokin – Donna appears after “Baby Marie Osborne” Treasure Chest Thursday By Don Taylor For this week’s Treasure Chest Tuesday, I’m looking at a page from the Donna Darling Collection. The page includes two articles, one newspaper banner, and five … Continue reading

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Chin Chin – Regent Theatre – Muskegon, MI – 23 Feb 1920

Donna and “Chin Chin” play at the Regent Theatre in Muskegon, Michigan, on 23 February 1920. Background February 1920 was a busy month for the cast and crew of “Chin Chin.” They began the month in Minneapolis and played across … Continue reading

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Donna Darling Collection – Part 52

Hotel Metropole – Panama City, Panama – 20 Feb 1930 Treasure Chest Thursday By Don Taylor For this week’s Treasure Chest Tuesday, I’m looking at a menu from the Donna Darling Collection. According to my memories of talks with Donna, … Continue reading

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Donna and “Chin Chin” at The Auditorium Theatre, Saginaw, Michigan – 26 Feb 1920

VaudevilleChin ChinDonna Montran I have able to find 20 of the 29 days that February the venues that “Chin Chin” played during the month. Beginning in Minneapolis, the show played across Wisconsin, they had a few shows in Indiana before … Continue reading

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Donna in the News – New July 8th 2019

“Donna in the News” is my reporting of newly found newspapers articles and advertising regarding my grandmother, Madonna Montran (aka Donna Montran and aka Donna Darling). I am always excited when I find a new venue for my grandmother’s exciting … Continue reading

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