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Gotta Get Off This Merry-Go-Round: 'Valley of the Dolls'(2006)
Status: Released
Date: 2006-07-15
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Time: 1h 10m
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We look at why Valley of the Dolls is so beloved and appreciated, both for its "badness" and hidden merits. Valley Of The Dolls is considered either a national disaster or a national treasure.
Languages: English.
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United States of America
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Movie: Gotta Get Off This Merry-Go-Round: 'Valley of the Dolls'
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Sharon Tate
Jennifer North (archive footage)
Patty Duke
Neely O'Hara/Self
Susan Hayward
Helen Lawson (archive footage)
Barbara Parkins
Anne Welles/Self
Lee Grant
Miriam (archive footage)
Martin Milner
Mel (archive footage)
Illeana Douglas
Self
Michael Musto
Self
Alonso Duralde
Self
Bruce Vilanch
Self
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