Category Archives: 98 Years Ago

Donna Darling at Imperial Theatre, Cleveland, OH, May 25-27, 1927.

Posted on May 25, 2025 by Don Taylor

Donna in the News98 Years Agoby Don Taylor “Donna in the News” reports newly found newspaper articles and advertisements regarding my grandmother, Madonna Montran (aka Donna Montran and Donna Darling). I am always excited when I see a new venue … Continue reading →

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Donna & Sammy in National Vaudeville Artists – 1927 Yearbook

Posted on December 30, 2024 by Don Taylor

A full-page feature of my grandmother, Donna (Montran) Darling, and her partner Sammy in the 1927 National Vaudeville Artists Yearbook. Their images are clear and their quote highlights their commitment to the N.V.A. 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 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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