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Dona Drake (/DO-nə DRAYK/ 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. Drake often presented herself as Mexican and went by the names Una Novella [1] and Rita Novella.
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 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. Drake often presented herself as Mexican and went by the names Una Novella and Rita Novella.
Confidential Facts About Dona Drake, The Star With A Secret. Dona Drake’s entire life was a lie. Keeping her secret was so stressful, it sent her to an early grave. 1. She Had A Secret. Dona Drake was a gifted and fiery triple threat of the 1940s and 50s.
Feb 20, 2024 · 80.3K subscribers. 158. 12K views 1 month ago #vintagearchives. Born into an era that dictated who you could be, Dona Drake navigated the treacherous waters of Hollywood, cloaked in a persona...
Feb 8, 2024 · 1.09K subscribers. Subscribed. 5. 78 views 2 months ago. Dona Drake, born Eunice Westmoreland on November 15, 1914, in Miami, Florida, was a multifaceted talent in the realms of singing,...
Mar 3, 2022 · 53. 3.8K views 1 year ago #blackwomen #passingmovie. Eunice Westmoreland known as Dona Drake was a beautiful African American dancer, singer and actress who made her mark in the entertainment...
