Category Archives: Vaudeville

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

 

“Chin-Chin” – Regina Theatre – Regina, Saskatchewan – April 15-17, 1920

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Don Taylor

Donna Montran Chin-Chin Vaudeville We know that Chin-Chin played in Calgary, Alberta on January 8th through the 10th, but don’t know where it played on the 11th thru the 14th.  Possibly Saskatoon, they probably played in another city or two … Continue reading →

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Donna Darling Collection – Part 37

Posted on November 22, 2018 by Don Taylor

Treasure Chest ThursdayBy Don Taylor Fay’s Theater – Providence, Rhode Island For this week’s Treasure Chest Thursday, I’m looking at a set of clippings from the Donna Darling Collection. First, we see she received top billing of “Great Acts of … Continue reading →

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“Chin Chin” in Regina, January 15, 1920

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Don Taylor

Donna In the News Montran Monday   “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 … Continue reading →

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Chin-Chin starts the new year at the Empire Theatre, Edmonton

Posted on November 14, 2018 by Don Taylor

Donna Montran and “Chin Chin” play at the Empire Theatre in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 1 – 3 January 1920  Vaudeville/Chin-Chin We know Donna and “Chin-Chin” played at the Avenue Theater in Vancouver for three days beginning Christmas Day. There are … Continue reading →

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Donna in the News – Delayed by Train Crash on way to Fort Armstrong

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Don Taylor

Montran Monday “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 learn of a new venue for … Continue reading →

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