Category Archives: In the news

Newspaper articles about individuals I am tracking “In the News.”

Donna & Crescent Theatre in the News

Posted on February 12, 2025 by Don Taylor

Donna Darling performed with the “California Bathing Beauties” at Crescent Theatre in Pontiac, MI on February 13 & 14, 1925, as uncovered in a Pontiac Daily 1925 clipping by her grandson. This new find adds to Madonna Montran’s documented vaudeville career. Continue reading →

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Donna Darling at Temple Theatre, Grand Rapids, MI – Feb 1-4, 1923.

Posted on February 1, 2025 by Don Taylor

Donna in the News102 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 →

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Donna 100 Years ago – Alhambra, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Posted on January 14, 2025 by Don Taylor

“Donna Montran, vaudeville star, headlined ‘Bathing Beauty Revue’ in Madison and Milwaukee, WI, in January 1925, sharing the stage with Murray Earle and films like ‘A Man Must Live.'” Continue reading →

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Donna & Rivoli Theatre in the News

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Don Taylor

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 →

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The California Bathing Beauties at the Pastime Theatre, Union Hill, NJ, Nov 15-17, 1920.

Posted on November 15, 2024 by Don Taylor

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 →

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