Category Archives: Vaudeville

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

 

Donna Darling Collection – Part 95

Posted on February 16, 2023 by Don Taylor

Treasure Chest ThursdayBy Don Taylor I’m looking at four images from the Donna Darling Collection for this week’s Treasure Chest Tuesday. I have cropped and gently enhanced these photos. First is a beauty shot of Donna and its back. The … Continue reading →

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Donna – Jefferson Theatre, Auburn, New York

Posted on January 8, 2023 by Don Taylor

100 Years ago – 8 January 1923. “Donna 100 years ago” reviews my grandmother’s vaudeville life. Madonna Montran, aka “Donna Montran” & “Donna Darling,” had an exciting career during the 1920s. A definite headliner, she crisscrossed the country with her … Continue reading →

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Donna & Crescent Theatre In the News

Posted on December 18, 2022 by Don Taylor

Donna Darling at Crescent Theatre, Perth Amboy, NJ, 18-20 December 1922 Donna in the News 100 Years Ago by Don Taylor “Donna in the News” is my reporting of newly found newspaper articles and advertisements regarding my grandmother, Madonna Montran … Continue reading →

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Donna Darling Collection – Part 94

Posted on December 11, 2022 by Don Taylor

Seven Bathing Beauties – 1925 Treasure Chest Thursday By Don Taylor I’m looking at a page from the Donna Darling Collection for this week’s Treasure Chest Tuesday. The page consists of seven women in bathing suits from 1925. BATHING BEAUTIES … Continue reading →

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Chin-Chin in the News – 21 Apr 1920

Posted on December 4, 2022 by Don Taylor

Martinsburg Evening Journal (Martinsburg, WV) Empire Theatre Vaudeville/Chin-Chin By Don Taylor My grandmother was a vaudeville star. I am following her career and learning about her many performances. In October 1919, she joined the cast of the Charles Dillingham production … Continue reading →

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