Category Archives: Vaudeville

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

 

Donna in the News — 5 New Venues!

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Don Taylor

“Donna in the News” is my reporting of newly found newspapers articles and advertising regarding my grandmother, Madonna Montran (aka Donna Montran and aka Donna Darling). I am always excited when I find a new venue for my grandmother’s exciting … Continue reading →

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Donna Montran & “Chin Chin” at the Empire Theatre, Saskatoon, SK

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Don Taylor

Donna Montran & “Chin Chin” at the Empire Theatre, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada on January 12th thru 14th, 1920 Vaudeville – Chin Chin – Donna Montran It was a hectic week before. The “Chin Chin” company played in Medicine Hat on … Continue reading →

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Donna Darling Collection – Part 47

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Don Taylor

Loew’s Theater, London, Ont & More Treasure Chest Thursday By Don Taylor For this week’s Treasure Chest Tuesday, I’m looking at a page from the Donna Darling Collection. The page includes two photos, one ad for the Bijou, one non-descript … Continue reading →

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Donna Darling Collection – Part 46

Posted on April 4, 2019 by Don Taylor

Treasure Chest Thursday Vaudeville By Don Taylor For this week’s Treasure Chest Tuesday, I’m looking at “DSCN1419” from the Donna Darling Collection. There were five items on this page. Loew’s … On the Stage – Donna Darling The Scintillating Beauty … Continue reading →

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Donna Forms an Act in April 1918 — Or Not?

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Don Taylor

My understanding of the early career of Donna Montran is filled with holes. We know that she married Thomas Rooney on November 23, 1915.  I have only found one event in her life during 1916 and one in 1917. Both of … Continue reading →

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