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Valley of the Dolls Overview:

Valley of the Dolls (1967) was a Drama - Film Adaptation Film directed by Mark Robson and produced by David Weisbart and Mark Robson.

Academy Awards 1967 --- Ceremony Number 40 (source: AMPAS)

AwardRecipientResult
Best Music - ScoringJohn WilliamsNominated
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Valley of the Dolls BlogHub Articles:

Valley of the Dolls (1967)

By Beatrice on Oct 30, 2019 From Flickers in Time

Valley of the Dolls Directed by Mark Robson Written by Helen Deutsch and Dorothy Kingsley from the novel by Jacqueline Susann 1967/USA Red Lion First viewing/Amazon Instant Neely O’Hara: They work faster. I was expecting a sudsy melodrama with over-the-top acting and that is exactly what I got... Read full article

O Vale das Bonecas (1967) / Valley of the Dolls (1967)

By Lê on Aug 23, 2018 From Critica Retro

O Vale das Bonecas (1967) / Valley of the Dolls (1967) Sempre que um livro é best-seller, seus direitos de adaptação são rapidamente comprados por Hollywood. Isso aconteceu com “O Vale das Bonecas”, um romance que vendeu 10 milhões de cópias em seu lançamento - até hoje, ... Read full article

Valley of the Dolls (1967)

on Jun 20, 2014 From Journeys in Classic Film

**This post is written in participation with the 1967 in Film Blogathon hosted by Silver Screenings.** “Was it real?  Was I there?”  Dionne Warwick and I appear to be asking the same question watching  viewing Valley of the Dolls.  Based on the best-selling novel of 1966 by Jacque... Read full article

Beyond the Valley of the Dolls

By Michael on Feb 17, 2014 From Le Mot du Cinephiliaque

Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (Russ Meyer, 1970) Three young women—Kelly MacNamara (Dolly Read), Casey Anderson (Cynthia Myers), and Petronella "Pet" Danforth (Marcia McBroom)—perform in a rock band, The Kelly Affair, managed by Harris Allsworth (David Gurian), Kelly's boyfriend. The... Read full article

Book vs. film: Valley of the Dolls

By Lindsey on Jun 29, 2012 From The Motion Pictures

*This post contains mild spoilers for both the novel and film versions of Jacqueline Susann’s Valley of the Dolls. I’ve tried to avoid major spoilers as much as possible! (Image via Gayle and Books) Valley of the Dolls, written by Jacqueline Susann, was originally published by Bernard G... Read full article

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Valley of the Dolls Quotes:

Lyon Burke: Do you realize, Miss Wells, that you are the most beautiful girl that ever left lipstick in my office?
Anne Welles: You like women, don't you?
Lyon Burke: I like career girls. We're compatible.
Anne Welles: There's a rumor they don't make very good wives.
Lyon Burke: Well, I'm not looking for a wife.
Anne Welles: You're fortunate you know yourself. I don't know who I am, or what I want.
(Stage manager): Neely? Neely open the door, you're on. Neely!
Neely O'Hara: Hi!
(Stage manager): My God. You've got on your costume for the second act.
Neely O'Hara: So? I'll do the second act first!
Neely O'Hara: I want a doll! I want a doll!
Jennifer North: I wouldn't pay any attention to that. You know how bitchy fags can be!
Helen Lawson: The only hit that comes out of a Helen Lawson show is Helen Lawson, and that's ME, baby, remember?
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Valley of the Dolls Facts
Lucille Ball was originally considered for role of Helen Lawson, which went to _Susan Hayward (I)_ after Judy Garland left production.
Judy Garland was originally screen-tested and signed to play the main supporting role of Helen Lawson. The studio even provided her with a pool table in her dressing room at her request. Eventually she backed out of the film and was ultimately replaced by Susan Hayward. She kept her costume when she walked off the film, and proceeded to wear the sequined pantsuit while performing in concerts around the world. The character of Neely O'Hara in the film was partially based on her own history (with pills, alcohol, and failed marriages). Sadly, it was Garland's real-life pill addiction that contributed to her leaving this film.
The character of Neely O'Hara was partially based on Judy Garland's own history (with pills, alcohol, and failed marriages). It was Garland's real-life pill addiction that contributed to her leaving this film.
For the three lead roles the following actors were considered: Petula Clark, Raquel Welch, Ann-Margret, Candice Bergen, and Jill Ireland. In the end Sharon Tate, Patty Duke and Barbara Parkins played the roles.
An original, unused theme song was written by novelist Jacqueline Susann and Bob Gaudio of The Four Seasons.
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