38 years have not deminished the appeal of this amazing camp masterpiece. Directed by Mark Robson, who had worked with Orson Welles and Val Lewton, it features over-the-top, scenery-chewing performances by Susan Hayward and Patty Duke ("I'm Neely O'Hara, damn it!"), a ludicrous plot, garish colors, and enough great lines to fill three films. Anyone can make a bad, low budget film, but it takes a true visionary to make a big budget, major studio disaster.

We could go on and on singing the praises of Dolls, but you'll have to see it for yourself. Until then, here are a few select songs from the soundtrack. The composers were Andre and Dory Previn, and a young John Williams, before he hitched his wagon to Spielberg's star.

There's a terrific essay on the film (as well as the book and soundtrack) at Doll Soup.

Theme From 'Valley Of The Dolls

Jennifer's French Movie

Jennifer's Recollection