Dona Drake
Biography
Dona Drake (born Eunice Westmoreland on November 15, 1914) was an African-American singer, dancer, and film actress active in the 1930s and 1940s. Despite her heritage, she often identified as Mexican or of Latin descent to navigate Hollywood’s racial landscape. Over her career, she was frequently cast in ethnic roles, portraying Hispanic, Middle Eastern, and European characters. She performed under various stage names, including Una Novella, Rita Novella, and Rita Rio. In the early 1940s, she ...
Also Known As
Eunice Westmoreland, Una Novella, Rita Novella, Rita Rio
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Dona Drake's Movies
Kansas City Confidential
11 Nov 1952
Road to Morocco
10 Nov 1942
Beyond the Forest
21 Oct 1949
Without Reservations
13 May 1946
Louisiana Purchase
31 Dec 1941
Another Part of the Forest
18 May 1948
Star Spangled Rhythm
05 Mar 1942
The Doolins of Oklahoma
27 May 1949
Princess of the Nile
01 Jul 1954
Hollywood Victory Caravan
30 Sept 1945
Valentino
08 Mar 1951
Strike Me Pink
24 Jan 1936
The Girl from Jones Beach
16 Jul 1949
So This Is New York
01 Jun 1948
Fortunes of Captain Blood
19 May 1950
Aloma of the South Seas
27 Aug 1941
Let's Face It
04 Aug 1943
Dangerous Millions
27 Nov 1946
The Bandits of Corsica
27 Feb 1953
Hot Rhythm
22 Apr 1944
