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Donna & Sammy in National Vaudeville Artists – 1927 Yearbook
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
Posted in 98 Years Ago, Donna Darling Revue, Vaudeville
Tagged National Vaudeville Artists, 1927
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Donna & Rivoli Theatre in the News
Don Taylor celebrates discovering articles on his grandmother, Madonna Montran, known as Donna Darling, and her 1920s show business career. On December 7, 1924, Darling’s vaudeville act, including toe dancing, singing, and a larger orchestra, was featured at Rivoli Theatre, Two Rivers, WI, alongside a Warner Bros. film. Continue reading
Posted in California Bathing Girls (1925), In the news, Vaudeville
Tagged Rivoli Theatre, Two Rivers, Genealogy, Wisconsin
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The California Bathing Beauties at the Pastime Theatre, Union Hill, NJ, Nov 15-17, 1920.
Donna in the News104 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 discover a new venue … Continue reading
Posted in 104 Years Ago, Beach Promenade (1920), In the news
Tagged New Jersey, Pastime Theatre, Union Hill
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Donna Darling Review – Rivoli Theater, Portland, OR – Nov 6-11, 1926.
Donna in the News99 Years Agoby Don Taylor Last May, in “Two clippings and three photos,” I reviewed a clipping from my grandmother’s scrapbook showing she played at a Rivoli theatre, probably in either Grant’s Pass or Portland, Oregon. I … Continue reading
Posted in 99 Years Ago, Donna Darling and Sammy Clark Revue, In the news
Tagged Oregon, Rivoli, Portland
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Donna & the Lyric Theatre – In the News
101 years ago, my grandmother, “Donna Darling,” was in the news for being at the Lyric Theatre in Birmingham, AL. Continue reading
Posted in Song & Dance Romance, In the news, Vaudeville
Tagged Alabama, Lyric Theatre, Birmingham
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