Tallulah!

Rating: 8/10 (9 August 2006)

Engrossing drama about a group of survivors of a torpedo attack on a small boat. There is terrific ensemble acting by the whole cast, but the star of the film is Bankhead, playing a glamorous and flirtatious journalist. This marvelous actress worked mostly on the stage and did not have much success on the screen, with this film being her best by far. Although she did not have a particularly attractive face, she had a sensuous presence and a husky voice that oozed sex appeal. It's unfortunate that Hollywood could not take advantage of her talents. Although the entire film takes place on the boat, it never becomes tiresome, thanks to an engaging script, interesting characters, and Hitchcock's masterful direction.