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“Will TV kill the theater? If the programs I have seen, save for "Kukla, Fran and Ollie," the ball games and the fights, are any criterion, the theater need not wake up in a cold sweat.”

Quote by Tallulah Bankhead

Book:Tallulah: My Autobiography

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Tallulah: My Autobiography

Tallulah: My Autobiography is a memoir written by Tallulah Bankhead, a renowned American actress. The book offers an intimate look into her life, exploring her career in theater and film, her personal relationships, and her struggles with fame and personal challenges. more

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Tallulah Bankhead

Tallulah Bankhead was an American actress renowned for her distinctive voice and charismatic performances. She gained widespread popularity in the 1920s and 1930s, becoming one of the most well-known and highest-paid actresses of her era. Bankhead was also a socialite and a political activist, leveraging her celebrity to advocate for various causes. Born on January 31, 1902, she passed away on December 12, 1968. more

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