5.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Valley of the Dolls (1967)
Valley of the Dolls (1967)
Overview
Lured by their dreams of fame and fortune, three ambitious young women enter the world of show business and discover how easy it is to sink into a celebrity nightmare of ego, alcohol and pills — the beloved "dolls."
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Neutral
Viewer Rating
5.0
Overview
Lured by their dreams of fame and fortune, three ambitious young women enter the world of show business and discover how easy it is to sink into a celebrity nightmare of ego, alcohol and pills — the beloved "dolls."
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film primarily functions as a cautionary melodrama about the destructive pursuit of fame and the perils of addiction, focusing on individual choices and personal tragedy rather than advocating for specific political ideologies or systemic changes.
The movie features a traditional cast, reflecting the common casting practices of its time with a predominantly white ensemble. Its narrative focuses on the personal struggles of women in the entertainment industry and critiques specific industry behaviors, rather than explicitly engaging with broader DEI themes or offering a critical portrayal of traditional identities.
Secondary
Valley of the Dolls features Ted Casablanca, a fashion designer whose implied homosexuality is present but incidental. He serves as a supportive friend, and while some stereotypical traits are evident, his identity is neither central nor deeply explored, resulting in a neutral overall portrayal.
The film "Valley of the Dolls" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on the experiences of cisgender women in the entertainment industry, exploring themes of fame, addiction, and personal relationships without engaging with transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1967 film adaptation of "Valley of the Dolls" maintains the established genders of all major characters from Jacqueline Susann's original novel. No characters who were canonically male or female in the source material are portrayed as a different gender in the movie.
The 1967 film "Valley of the Dolls" is an adaptation of the 1966 novel. All major characters, implicitly understood as white in the source material, are portrayed by white actors in the film. There are no instances where a character's established race from the novel was changed for the screen.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.1
6.0
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3.2
4.9
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