Valley of the Dolls

"You've got to climb Mt. Everest to reach the Valley of the Dolls. It's a brutal climb to reach that peak. You stand there waiting for the rush of exhilaration but it doesn't come. You're alone. And the feeling of loneliness is overpowering…"

If there's a 'Valley of the Dolls' remake I'd love to play a leading role! Just putting that out there.This 1967 film was totally identifiable I'm sure for the many artists, dancers, models and actors that leave their home-towns and countries to NYC or LA to follow their dreams. Based on the novel by Helen Deutsch and adapted into screenplay by Jacqueline Susann and Dorothy Kingsley, this version directed by Mark Robson.

Canadian Barbara Parkins who portrayed the character from the small town 'Anne Welles', Patty Duke who played the talented New Yorkan 'Neely O'Hara' and Sharon Tate who played the kind but troubled soul having to make ends meet 'Jennifer North' all gave exceptional performances. My favourite character being 'Neely' because she had so much angst and bite which reminded me of Elizabeth Taylor in those days.

Show business is a cruel and harsh business, but still we love it - and the audience got to see the pro's, con's, mishaps and all the drama that goes along with it. Substance abuse was a large part of it, and viewers got to see how dependent these starlets became on it due to circumstances they faced once they'd gotten what they wanted so badly.

"These dolls wanted it all…"

I could watch it all over again - certainly 'JourneywithJair' recommended, and now on the list of favourites. Gold Star!