Characters & Themes
Jacqueline Susann’s Valley of the Dolls (1981) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1981 · 233 mins · English
- Directed by
- Walter Grauman
- Starring
- Jean Simmons, Bert Convy, Camilla Sparv, James Coburn, Kathleen Nolan, Britt Ekland
This updated adaptation of Jacqueline Susann’s bestselling 1960s novel follows three very different women who arrive in New York City hoping to achieve fame and fortune in the world of show business. As they chase stardom, ambition and ruthless competition lead each of them into increasingly tangled, destructive situations.
On this page (2)
Characters, themes & setting
Jacqueline Susann’s Valley of the Dolls (1981) Characters & Themes Coming Soon
The character, theme and setting guide of Jacqueline Susann’s Valley of the Dolls (1981) is not written yet. Request it to move it up the list, or read the full plot summary in the meantime.
If you liked this
Movies Like Jacqueline Susann’s Valley of the Dolls
Similar movies to Jacqueline Susann’s Valley of the Dolls: the same genre, themes or kind of story. Each one comes with its own plot summary, timeline and ending explained.
Isn't She Great
2000
Valley Girl
2020
Valley Girl
1983
Girls Will Be Girls
2003
Beyond the Valley of the Dolls
1970
Postcards from the Edge
1990
Down and Out with the Dolls
2003
Beverly Hills Girls
1986
Bikini Valley Car Wash
2020
The Vals
1982
Lovedolls Superstar
1986
Desperate Teenage Lovedolls
1984
Every angle
Jacqueline Susann’s Valley of the Dolls (1981) Explained: Plot, Timeline & Characters
Everything about Jacqueline Susann’s Valley of the Dolls in one place: what happens in the plot summary, the timeline in chronological order, the characters and meaning. What's After the Movie adds the cast, box office and post-credit scenes.
- Jacqueline Susann’s Valley of the Dolls Plot Summary What happens, from the first scene to the last, every twist included.
- Jacqueline Susann’s Valley of the Dolls Timeline Every key event in chronological order, ideal for flashbacks and time jumps.
- Jacqueline Susann’s Valley of the Dolls on What's After the Movie Cast and crew, box office, post-credit scenes and more.
Coming soon on iOS and Android
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
Plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Catch up on any movie in minutes, save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when we launch. Your email stays private, always.
Learn more about the app