Category Archives: 1924 – Donna Darling & Earle

Donna Darling’s Surprise Appearance in Portland, Oregon – May 26, 1924.

Posted on May 26, 2025 by Don Taylor

An exciting discovery from The Oregonian (May 26, 1924)!
My grandmother, Madonna Montran—also known as Donna Darling—was a surprise addition to the vaudeville lineup that week, performing alongside her two male dance partners. Described as “a darling maid,” Donna’s act was full of lively steps and charming group songs. It’s always a thrill to uncover new stories from Donna’s 1910s-1920s showbiz days! Continue reading →

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Donna in the News: A Vaudeville Snapshot from March 1924

Posted on March 26, 2025 by Don Taylor

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Donna & the Columbia Theater – In the News

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Don Taylor

100 years ago, my grandmother, “Donna Darling,” was interviewed and “in the news” for being at the Columbia Theater in Columbia, MO. #Genealogy #Vaudeville #InTheNews Continue reading →

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Donna & Earl at Pantages, Memphis, TN

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Don Taylor

Donna in the News by Don Taylor “Donna in the News” is my reporting of newly found newspaper articles and advertisements regarding my grandmother, Madonna Montran (aka Donna Montran and Donna Darling). I am always excited when I find a … Continue reading →

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