Just imagine it...
...VALLEY OF THE DOLLS, the controversial 1967 box office blockbuster, starring...
...Candice Bergen as Anne Wells, the good girl sucked into a world of heartbreak and pills...
Ann-Margret as Neely O'Hara, the talented shooting star that may burn out too soon...
...Raquel Welch as Jennifer North, the stunning beauty who wants to be seen as more than a body...
...and...
...Judy Garland as Helen Lawson, the fierce stage legend fighting to stay on top!
Can you imagine how crazy good, or just plain crazy, that version of VALLEY OF THE DOLLS would have been? It could've happened, and Judy Garland nearly did. Sadly, missed opportunities is just one of many things to go awry during the difficult filming of Jacqueline Susann's best-selling novel.
DOLLS! DOLLS! DOLLS! takes a deep dive beneath and beyond the troubled 20th Century Fox production. With shocking facts and dishy Hollywood gossip, author Stephen Rebello spins a wild tale of uppers, downers and all arounders worthy of Susann.
If you are a fan of the film, or the novel, take this doll and call me in the morning. 
Thank you for reading or listening to my half-blind words.
Freak Out,
JLH
P.S. A different post about other dolls...
This is a brilliant review and made me smile.. this would be a crazy cast. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Gil !
DeleteWhat might have been sent my mind reeling!
Fascinating list of potential players. It's interesting to see what could have been. Well done, John!
ReplyDeleteP.S., Glad to see you were able to find an alternate way to post!
Thanks, Barry!
DeleteIt's a fascinating look at the book industry during the 60s and the dying studio system.
PS it wasn't easy, but I'm glad I found a way.
Excellent review without going into spoilers!! I really should see that movie.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I tried to keep all of my review spoiler-free.
DeleteI recommend watching valley of the Dolls and beyond the valley of the Dolls. 💊 💊