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Category Archives: Vaudeville
Donna and the Bathing Beauties: Uncovering My Grandmother’s Vaudeville Ties
Discover how a family letter and old vaudeville photos help piece together my grandmother’s days as one of Mack Sennett’s Bathing Beauties — and her possible connections with Helen Kane and Stuart Erwin. Continue reading
Donna Darling’s Surprise Appearance in Portland, Oregon – May 26, 1924.
An exciting discovery from The Oregonian (May 26, 1924)!
My grandmother, Madonna Montran—also known as Donna Darling—was a surprise addition to the vaudeville lineup that week, performing alongside her two male dance partners. Described as “a darling maid,” Donna’s act was full of lively steps and charming group songs. It’s always a thrill to uncover new stories from Donna’s 1910s-1920s showbiz days! Continue reading
Posted in 1924 - Donna Darling & Earle, Genealogy Research, In the news, Vaudeville
Tagged 1920s entertainment, Family History, Portland Oregon, madonna montran, dance history, Donna Darling, show business, female performers, The Oregonian, genealogy blog, Vaudeville, historic newspapers, Genealogy
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Donna Darling at Imperial Theatre, Cleveland, OH, May 25-27, 1927.
Donna in the News98 Years Agoby Don Taylor “Donna in the News” reports newly found newspaper articles and advertisements regarding my grandmother, Madonna Montran (aka Donna Montran and Donna Darling). I am always excited when I see a new venue … Continue reading
Posted in In the news, Donna Darling Revue
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Chin-Chin in the News – 9 April 1920.
The Zanesville Signal (Zanesville, OH) Weller TheaterVaudeville/Chin-ChinBy 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 of “Chin-Chin” … Continue reading
Posted in In the news, 1919-20 - Chin Chin, Vaudeville
Tagged Ohio, Zanesville, Weller Theater
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Donna in Noblesville, Indiana, at the Wild Opera House, April 6-7, 1925
Donna Darling VaudevilleCalifornia Bathing GirlsBy Don Taylor Thanks to my Uncle Russ’s research, we know Donna played in Rushville, IN, on March 26th, but we do not know where she was for the 10 days from the 27th to April … Continue reading
