Category Archives: Vaudeville

The vaudeville career of Madonna Montran, aka Donna Montran, aka Donna Darling.

 

Chin-Chin in the News – 16 November 1919 – Trinidad, CO – Unknown Theatre

Posted on November 16, 2020 by Don Taylor

Vaudeville/Chin-Chin 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 the Charles Dillingham production of “Chin-Chin” “Chin-Chin” played in the US and … Continue reading →

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Donna Darling Collection – Part 74

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Don Taylor

Donna Darling Revue Treasure Chest Thursday By Don Taylor For this week’s Treasure Chest Thursday, I’m looking at a page from the Donna Darling Collection that includes both a clipping and a photo. Palm Theater – Pueblo, Colorado Key features: … Continue reading →

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Chin Chin – Opera House – Jamestown, NY – 16 May 1920

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Don Taylor

Donna Montran Mentioned One of my favorite, little known, websites is Fulton History, also known as Old Fulton Postcards. They have nearly 50 million newspaper pages. Besides searching on their site, there is a separate website, Fultonsearch.org, which can provide … Continue reading →

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Donna Darling Collection – Part 73

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Don Taylor

Donna Darling and her Jewel Revue – State Theater, Utica, New York. Treasure Chest Thursday by Don Taylor For this week’s Treasure Chest Tuesday, I’m looking at a full-page of the Donna Darling Collection, which included five items.. First is … Continue reading →

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“Chin Chin” – Lyceum Theatre – Elmira, NY – 22 May 1920

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Don Taylor

Chin Chin – VaudevilleBy Don Taylor Chin Chin played at the Smith Opera House in Geneva, NY, on May 21st. The troupe then traveled the 60 miles south to Elmira, and two shows at the Lyceum Theatre. This showing had … Continue reading →

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