Valley of the Dolls (film) Arbors and used as the opening theme to the 1967 documentary "Jacqueline Susann and the Valley of the Dolls". Valley of the Dolls (film) Valley of the Dolls is a 1967 American drama film based on the 1966 novel of the same name by Jacqueline Susann. It was directed by Mark Robson, produced by Robson and David Weisbart, and stars Barbara Parkins, Patty Duke, Sharon Tate, and Susan Hayward. Three young women meet when they embark on their careers. Neely O'Hara (Duke) is a plucky kid with undeniable talent who sings in a Broadway show, of which legendary actress Helen
Jacqueline Susann actress. Be a people watcher." In New York, in 1937, Susann landed a small role in the Broadway company of "The Women", the caustic comedy by Clare Boothe which had opened on December 26, 1936, and would run for 657 performances. She subsequently appeared in such Broadway shows as "The Girl from Wyoming" (1938), "My Fair Ladies" (1941), "Blossom Time" (revival, 1943), "Jackpot" (1944), and "A Lady Says Yes" (1945), which starred Hollywood siren Carole Landis. Only one of her shows following "The Women" was a hit: "Banjo Eyes" (1941), starring Eddie Cantor, ran for 126 performances. Together with her