Category Archives: Vaudeville

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

 

Ancestor Sketch – Samson Clark Amsterdam

Posted on January 31, 2022 by Don Taylor

Brown-Montran Line By Don Taylor [Growing up, I knew I had an Uncle Russ and that he was the child of Donna and her husband, Sammy Clark Amsterdam. I never knew that Sammy was my grandmother’s third husband. My mom … Continue reading →

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Donna 100 Years ago – Majestic Theatre, Elmira, New York

Posted on January 29, 2022 by Don Taylor

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 →

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Donna 100 Years ago – Binghamton Theater, Binghamton, New York

Posted on January 26, 2022 by Don Taylor

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 →

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Chin Chin at Chatterton Opera House, Bloomington, IL – 1 Nov 1919

Posted on January 18, 2022 by Don Taylor

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 →

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Chin-Chin in the News – Kankakee, IL

Posted on January 16, 2022 by Don Taylor

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 →

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