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The Donna Darling Collection

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Don Taylor

Part 1 of possibly 37 When my Grandmother, Madonna Montran (AKA Donna), passed away in 1976 it was several days before my mother was informed of the death.  When she went to Donna’s apartment she found that everything had been … Continue reading →

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Donna at the Auditorium Theatre, Winston-Salem, NC, – 18-20 Oct 1923.

Posted on October 18, 2023 by Don Taylor

Donna Darling Vaudville100 Years Agoby Don Taylor It doesn’t appear there was any pre-show advertising for Donna’s Revue, as the first ad for her show appeared on opening day, October 18, 1923. The five Keith Acts included: Advertising for the … Continue reading →

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Donna at The Lindo, Freeport, IL – August 2-5, 1926

Posted on August 2, 2022 by Don Taylor

Donna in the News by Don Taylor “Donna in the News” is my reporting of newly found newspaper articles and advertisements regarding my grandmother, Madonna Montran (aka Donna Montran and Donna Darling). I am always excited to find a new … Continue reading →

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Donna 100 Years ago – Feeley Theatre, Hazleton, PA.

Posted on April 20, 2022 by Don Taylor

20 April 1922 By Don Taylor “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 many … Continue reading →

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Donna 100 Years ago – 6 Feb 1922

Posted on February 6, 2022 by Don Taylor

The Chestnut Street Opera House, Sunbury, PA 100 years ago Donna Montran by Don Taylor “Donna 100 years ago” is my reporting items relating to my grandmother, Madonna Montran (aka Donna Montran and Donna Darling). Hers was the exciting world … Continue reading →

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