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They Knew What They Wanted
Theater: St. Martin's
Opening Date: May 18 1926
Performances: 108Playwright: Sidney Howard
Director/Producer: Basil DeanPartial Cast: Glenn Anders, Sam Livesey, Wilfred E. Shine, Guy Pelham, Leonard Loan
Tallulah's Role: Amy
To placate the critics who constantly frowned on the subject matter of her plays, Tallulah next appeared in a prestigious and literate production. In They Knew What They Wanted, she would play a waitress and wear cheap cotton dresses as opposed to the glamorous gowns and jewels that she usually displayed. As Amy, the girl who marries a vineyard owner after corresponding with him through the mail, Tallulah more than pleased the critics. The play was a resounding success and she was praised for her performance. Tallulah's gallery girls, however, were not impressed; they wanted the glamorous Tallulah and not the one who currently resembled themselves. This distressed Tallulah greatly because she thrived on being idolized by her fans. Sensing the disenchantment, she continued the play with professionalism but decided she would return to familiar subject matter for her next play.
