Category Archives: Vaudeville

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

 

Was Grace Darling Donna’s sister? (Part 1)

Posted on December 19, 2021 by Don Taylor

Madonna Mae Montran Issue Donna Montran Research Vaudeville Rooney By Don Taylor During my analysis of the Donna Darling Collection (Part 83), I learned that the actress Grace Darling could be the sister-in-law of my grandmother, Madonna Montran, stage name … Continue reading →

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Donna 100 Years ago – The Stroud – Stroudsburg, PA

Posted on November 24, 2021 by Don Taylor

A Great Thanksgiving Program. 100 Years Ago Donna Montran & Co. Vaudeville By Don Taylor “Donna 100 years ago” is my reporting events relating to my grandmother, Madonna Montran (aka Donna Montran and Donna Darling). Hers was the exciting world … Continue reading →

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Donna 100 Years ago – November 1921

Posted on November 1, 2021 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. From the Donna … Continue reading →

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Donna Darling Collection – Part 82

Posted on October 21, 2021 by Don Taylor

Two photos of the Bathing Beauties Treasure Chest Thursday Hollywood Bathing Beauties By Don Taylor For this week’s Treasure Chest Tuesday, I’m looking at two photographs from the Donna Darling Collection. This first photo has six women on stage. One … Continue reading →

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Donna in the News – Princess Theatre – Kirksville, MO – 1924

Posted on October 17, 2021 by Don Taylor

In The News Bathing Beauty Revue By Don Taylor “Donna in the News” is my reporting of newly found newspaper articles and advertising regarding my grandmother, Madonna Montran (Donna Montran and Donna Darling). I am always excited when I find … Continue reading →

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