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Donna, Sammy & Hal — Worcester, Massachusetts (July 1927)

Posted on September 19, 2026 by Don Taylor

In July 1927, my grandmother Donna Darling brought her own touring company — with Sammy Clark and Hal Dixon — to the Palace Theatre in Worcester, Massachusetts, sharing the bill with C. B. Maddock’s “Tramp, Tramp, Tramp.” Three consecutive days of Worcester Evening Gazette coverage document the engagement, which slots into a documented one-week New England swing between stops in Springfield and New Bedford.

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Donna & Sammy — Rockford, Illinois (Dec. 1926)

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Don Taylor

In December 1926, Donna Darling and Sammy Clark appeared at the Palace Theatre in Rockford, Illinois, as part of a lively year-end vaudeville program. Contemporary Register Star articles describe their “brisk revue,” combining comedy, song, and dancing, and identify Darling as “The Musical Comedy Beauty.” These notices document another confirmed Midwestern engagement late in Darling’s touring career. Continue reading →

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Donna Darling Takes Jacksonville: A 1923 Vaudeville Highlight at the Palace Theatre

Posted on November 17, 2025 by Don Taylor

Donna Darling’s 1923 Jacksonville appearance shines through newly found newspaper clippings. Her vaudeville revue, Song and Dance Romance, was hailed as a seasonal highlight at the Palace Theatre, supported by a strong company and fellow acts. This rediscovery offers a vivid glimpse into the lively world of early 20th-century touring entertainment. Continue reading →

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Donna Darling at the Palace Theater – Superior, WI (April 1924)

Posted on October 1, 2025 by Don Taylor

Explore Donna Darling’s vaudeville performance of Song and Dance Romance at the Palace Theater in Superior, Wisconsin (April 1924). This review highlights her charm, costumes, and the lively artistry of early 20th-century vaudeville. Continue reading →

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Donna 100 Years ago – Palace Theatre, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Posted on September 4, 2022 by Don Taylor

September 4-9, 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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