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Dona Drake (/ ˈ d oʊ n ə / DOH-nə; November 15, 1914 – June 20, 1989) was an American singer, dancer, and film actress in the 1930s and 1940s. She was typically being cast in ethnic roles including Latin American and Middle Easterners.
Dona Drake. Actress: Kansas City Confidential. In a situation that closely recalls the Fannie Hurst story "Imitation of Life" in which a girl strives to pass for white, beautiful light-skinned African-American actress/singer/dancer/bandleader Dona (pronounced "dough-nuh") Drake, for the sake of her career, denied her heritage and passed for ...
Dona Drake was a gifted and fiery triple threat of the 1940s and 50s. But behind her elegant stage alias lay more than just an ordinary name that studio heads wanted audiences to forget. After all, most Hollywood starlets of the time changed their names. Dona Drake was different, and it killed her.
Dona Drake ( / ˈdoʊnə / DOH-nə; November 15, 1914 – June 20, 1989) was an American singer, dancer, and film actress in the 1930s and 1940s. She was typically being cast in ethnic roles including Latin American and Middle Easterners.
May 30, 2023 · Dona Drake was a Hollywood actress and singer born in New York City in 1914. Despite facing numerous obstacles in her life, she managed to become a successful performer in both film and music, leaving an indelible mark on the entertainment industry.
Feb 17, 2024 · The Tragic Story of Dona Drake - The First Mixed-Race Star of Hollywood In the golden era of Hollywood, amidst the dazzling lights and glittering facades, there existed a star whose brilliance...
Feb 8, 2024 · Dona Drake, born Eunice Westmoreland on November 15, 1914, in Miami, Florida, was a multifaceted talent in the realms of singing, dancing, and acting. Her career, which spanned from the 1930s to...
