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    Valley of the Dolls (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

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    • 1 Johnny WilliamsTheme From "Valley of the Dolls" (feat. Barbara Parkins) 4:07
    • 2 Johnny WilliamsIt's Impossible 2:14
    • 3 Johnny WilliamsAnn At Lawrenceville 2:36
    • 4 Johnny WilliamsChance Meeting 2:33
    • 5 Johnny WilliamsNeely's Career Montage 2:00
    • 6 Johnny WilliamsCome Live With Me (feat. Tony Scotti) 2:05
    • 7 Johnny WilliamsI'll Plant My Own Tree 2:26
    • 8 Johnny WilliamsThe Gillian Girl Commercial 2:06
    • 9 Johnny WilliamsJennifer's French Movie 2:30
    • 10 Johnny WilliamsGive a Little More 2:30
    • 11 Johnny WilliamsJennifer's Recollection 2:45
    • 12 Johnny WilliamsTheme From "Valley of the Dolls" (feat. Barbara Parkins) [Reprise] 3:00

    " The nation’s most startling and hotly discussed best-seller now on the screen with every shock and sensation intact"
    Country
    Spoken Language
    Runtime 2 hr 3 min
    Budget $5 000 000
    Premiere: World December 13, 1967
    Box Office – Budget $39 432 255
    Premiere: USA $44 432 255 December 15, 1967
    Digital: World November 1, 2006
    Parental Advisory Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking...
    • Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

      average

    • Frightening & Intense Scenes

      few

    • Profanity

      few

    • Violence & Gore

      few

    • Sex & Nudity

      few

    Production Companies
    Also Known As
    El valle de las muñecas United States

    Description

    Film version of Jacqueline Susann’s best-selling novel chronicling the rise and fall of three young women in show business.

    Сast and Crew

    Valley of the Dolls: The Book

    About the Book

    Valley of the Dolls is a novel written by Jacqueline Susann. Published in 1966, the book quickly became a bestseller and is known for its candid portrayal of the lives of three women in the entertainment industry. The story delves into themes of fame, addiction, and the personal struggles faced by the characters as they navigate their careers and personal lives.

    The Author

    Jacqueline Susann was an American author and actress. She gained fame with the publication of Valley of the Dolls, which was her most successful work. Susann's writing style is characterized by its boldness and its exploration of controversial topics, which resonated with readers and contributed to the book's popularity.

    Book vs. Film

    The film adaptation of Valley of the Dolls was released in 1967. While the movie captures the essence of the book, there are notable differences in the way certain characters and plotlines are portrayed. The film condenses and alters some aspects of the story to fit the cinematic format, which is a common practice in adaptations. However, the core themes of ambition, addiction, and the impact of fame remain central to both the book and the film.

    Production

    The ending to the film was changed dramatically from the novel. In the film, Anne and Lyon never marry and do not have a child together. Rather, she leaves Lyon and returns to Lawrenceville, which is described as the one place she found real happiness. Lyon later visits her to propose but she refuses. These last-minute changes in the script, so out of keeping with Anne's established character (well-known to millions of readers), prompted original screenwriter Harlan Ellison, who wanted to keep the original downbeat ending, to remove his name and credit from the film.

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