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Donna 100 Years ago – Majestic Theatre, Elmira, New York
By Don Taylor “Donna 100 years ago” is my reporting items relating to my grandmother, Madonna Montran (aka Donna Montran and aka Donna Darling). Hers was the exciting world of 1920s vaudeville. She crisscrossed the country with her many shows. … Continue reading
Donna 100 Years ago – Binghamton Theater, Binghamton, New York
100 Years Ago Donna Darling & Boys By Don Taylor [“Donna 100 Years Ago” is my reporting of items relating to my grandmother, Madonna Montran (aka Donna Montran and Donna Darling). Hers was the exciting world of 1920s vaudeville. She … Continue reading
Chin Chin at Chatterton Opera House, Bloomington, IL – 1 Nov 1919
Vaudeville Chin Chin By Don Taylor Donna joined the “Chin-Chin” show on 30 October 1919 and found no let up. Travel, show, then travel again to the next venue. It was a non-stop different town every night. On Oct 30, … Continue reading
Chin-Chin in the News – Kankakee, IL
Date: 2 Nov 1919 – Kankakee, IL, Majestic Theatre Vaudeville/Chin-Chin By Don Taylor [My grandmother was a vaudeville star and I am following her career, trying to learn of her many performances. In October 1919, she joined the cast of … Continue reading
Posted in 1919-20 - Chin Chin, Vaudeville
Tagged Illinois, Kankakee, Majestic Theater
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Donna Darling Collection – Part 85
Treasure Chest Thursday By Don Taylor For this week’s Treasure Chest Tuesday, I’m looking at a clipping from the Donna Darling Collection with Donna in her fashion coat. Donna Darling. Bathing Beauties of Movies Here in Revue at the Lincoln. … Continue reading