It was a name meant for a star: Tallulah. Tallulah Bankhead, born in Huntsville, Ala., Jan. 31, 1902, was often referred to simply as “Tallulah” in news accounts during her heyday, becoming one of the ...

In its 2025-2026 season, Carpenter Square Theatre is jumping from a true-crime drama and a hilarious murder-mystery to a fact-based comedy about a memorable day with intoxicated actress Tallulah ...

She came from a prominent Alabama political family — her grandfather and uncle were U.S. senators; her father, William Brockman Bankhead, served as Speaker of the House. After winning a beauty contest ...