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	'''Beyond the Valley of the Dolls''' is a 1970 American schlock melodrama film starring [[Dolly Read]], [[Cynthia Myers]], Marcia McBroom, John LaZar, Michael Blodgett and David Gurian. The cult classic was directed by [[Russ Meyer]]<ref>Infobox data from {{cite book\|last=Frasier\|first=David K.\|year=1998\|title=Russ Meyer : The Life and Films : A Biography and A Comprehensive, Illustrated, and Annotated Filmography and Bibliography\|publisher=McFarland & Co\|location=Jefferson, N.C.\|id=ISBN 0-7864-0472-8\|pages=p. 208-209}}</ref> and co-written by Meyer and Roger Ebert.		'''''Beyond the Valley of the Dolls''''' is a 1970 American schlock melodrama film starring [[Dolly Read]], [[Cynthia Myers]], Marcia McBroom, John LaZar, Michael Blodgett and David Gurian. The cult classic was directed by [[Russ Meyer]]<ref>Infobox data from {{cite book\|last=Frasier\|first=David K.\|year=1998\|title=Russ Meyer : The Life and Films : A Biography and A Comprehensive, Illustrated, and Annotated Filmography and Bibliography\|publisher=McFarland & Co\|location=Jefferson, N.C.\|id=ISBN 0-7864-0472-8\|pages=p. 208-209}}</ref> and co-written by Meyer and Roger Ebert.

	Originally intended as a sequel to the 1967 film ''[[Valley of the Dolls]]'' – "dolls" being a slang term for depressant pills or "downers" – ''Beyond the Valley of the Dolls'' was instead revised as a parody of the commercially successful but critically reviled original.		Originally intended as a sequel to the 1967 film ''[[Valley of the Dolls]]'' – "dolls" being a slang term for depressant pills or "downers" – ''Beyond the Valley of the Dolls'' was instead revised as a parody of the commercially successful but critically reviled original.

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Cast

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	* Michael Blodgett ... Lance Rocke		* Michael Blodgett ... Lance Rocke
	* David Guraian ... Harris Allsworth		* David Guraian ... Harris Allsworth
	* Edy Williams ... Ashley St. Ives		* [[Edy Williams]] ... Ashley St. Ives
	* [[Erica Gavin]] ... Roxane		* [[Erica Gavin]] ... Roxane
	* Phyllis Davis ... Susan Lake		* Phyllis Davis ... Susan Lake

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	==Cast==		==Cast==
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	* [[Dolly Read]] ... Kelly MacNamara<ref>{{cite book \|last=Krafsur\|first=Richard P.\|title=The American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures; Feature Films 1961-70\|year=1976\|publisher=R.R. Bowker Company\|location=New York & London\|isbn=0-8352-0440-5\|chapter=Beyond the Valley of the Dolls\|page=p.83}}</ref>		* [[Dolly Read]] ... Kelly MacNamara<ref>{{cite book \|last=Krafsur\|first=Richard P.\|title=The American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures; Feature Films 1961-70\|year=1976\|publisher=R.R. Bowker Company\|location=New York & London\|isbn=0-8352-0440-5\|chapter=Beyond the Valley of the Dolls\|page=p.83}}</ref>
	* [[Cynthia Myers]] ... Casey Anderson		* [[Cynthia Myers]] ... Casey Anderson
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	* The Strawberry Alarm Clock ... themselves		* The Strawberry Alarm Clock ... themselves
	* The Sandpipers ... themselves		* The Sandpipers ... themselves
			{{colend}}

	==Plot==		==Plot==

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	==Music and soundtrack==		==Music and soundtrack==
	Most of the film's music was written by ~~[[Stu Phillips (composer)\|~~Stu Phillips]], whose composing credits include ''[[The Donna Reed Show]]'', ''~~[[The Monkees (TV series)\|~~The Monkees]]'', ''[[McCloud ~~(TV series)\|McCloud]]~~'', and the original film and television versions of ''~~[[Battlestar Galactica (1978 TV series)\|~~Battlestar Galactica]]''. Phillips adapted [[Paul Dukas]]' ''[[The Sorcerer's Apprentice ~~(Dukas)\|The Sorcerer's Apprentice]]~~'' for the psychedelic scene at Z-Man's house near the film's end.<ref name=audioCD>''Beyond the Valley of the Dolls: The Original Soundtrack.'' Liner notes from audio CD. Stu Phillips and Alex Patterson. Harkit: HRKCD 8032, 2003</ref>		Most of the film's music was written by Stu Phillips, whose composing credits include ''The Donna Reed Show'', ''The Monkees'', ''McCloud'', and the original film and television versions of ''Battlestar Galactica''. Phillips adapted Paul Dukas' ''[[The Sorcerer's Apprentice'' for the psychedelic scene at Z-Man's house near the film's end.<ref name=audioCD>''Beyond the Valley of the Dolls: The Original Soundtrack.'' Liner notes from audio CD. Stu Phillips and Alex Patterson. Harkit: HRKCD 8032, 2003</ref>

	Members of the fictitious Carrie Nations neither sing nor play their own instruments in the film. Vocals for the [[lip-~~sync]]ed~~ songs were performed by [[Lynn Carey]], a [[blue-eyed soul]] singer based in Los Angeles. Carey's voice is showcased on the apocalyptic rocker "Find It", the earnest folk anthem "Come With the Gentle People", the raunchy ~~[[Rhythm and blues\|~~R&B]] of "Sweet Talking Candyman", the lilting ballad "In the Long Run", and the soulful strut of "Look On Up At the Bottom".		Members of the fictitious Carrie Nations neither sing nor play their own instruments in the film. Vocals for the lip-synced songs were performed by [[Lynn Carey]], a blue-eyed soul singer based in Los Angeles. Carey's voice is showcased on the apocalyptic rocker "Find It", the earnest folk anthem "Come With the Gentle People", the raunchy R&B of "Sweet Talking Candyman", the lilting ballad "In the Long Run", and the soulful strut of "Look On Up At the Bottom".

	[[Strawberry Alarm Clock]] perform their 1967 hit "[[Incense and Peppermints ~~(song)\|Incense and Peppermints]]~~", the mid-tempo rocker "Girl from the City", and the [[power pop]] anthem "I'm Comin' Home" during the first party scene at Z-Man's house. The film's title song was performed by ~~[[A&M Records\|~~A&M]] artists [[The Sandpipers]].		Strawberry Alarm Clock perform their 1967 hit "Incense and Peppermints", the mid-tempo rocker "Girl from the City", and the power pop anthem "I'm Comin' Home" during the first party scene at Z-Man's house. The film's title song was performed by A&M artists The Sandpipers.

	Different versions of the soundtrack album exist because of disputes over royalties.<ref name=audioCD/> The original vinyl soundtrack, reissued in the early 2000s, substitutes Amy Rushes' vocals for Lynn Carey's originals; it also includes one song, "Once I Had Love", not on the 2003 CD reissue. However, the CD edition of the soundtrack contains 25 songs compared to the 12 songs on the vinyl version. "Incense and Peppermints", some incidental music, and the Strawberry Alarm Clock's [[Hammond organ]] instrumental "Toy Boy" are missing from all soundtrack releases.		Different versions of the soundtrack album exist because of disputes over royalties.<ref name=audioCD/> The original vinyl soundtrack, reissued in the early 2000s, substitutes Amy Rushes' vocals for Lynn Carey's originals; it also includes one song, "Once I Had Love", not on the 2003 CD reissue. However, the CD edition of the soundtrack contains 25 songs compared to the 12 songs on the vinyl version. "Incense and Peppermints", some incidental music, and the Strawberry Alarm Clock's Hammond organ instrumental "Toy Boy" are missing from all soundtrack releases.

	==Character influences==		==Character influences==

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	==Legacy==		==Legacy==
	Since its release in 1970, ''BVD'' has acquired a [[cult following]] and has even been included in various "best of" lists by movie critics. In 2000, Canadian magazine ''[[Take One]]'' included ''BVD'' in their "Best Films of the 1970s" critics poll.<ref>[http://cinepad.com/awards/best_70s.htm Best Films of the 1970s<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> In 2001, the ''[[Village Voice]]'' named the film #87 on its list of the 100 Greatest Films of the Century.<ref>[http://www.filmsite.org/villvoice.html 100 Best Films - Village Voice<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>		Since its release in 1970, ''BVD'' has acquired a cult following and has even been included in various "best of" lists by movie critics. In 2000, Canadian magazine ''Take One'' included ''BVD'' in their "Best Films of the 1970s" critics poll.<ref>[http://cinepad.com/awards/best_70s.htm Best Films of the 1970s<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> In 2001, the ''Village Voice'' named the film #87 on its list of the 100 Greatest Films of the Century.<ref>[http://www.filmsite.org/villvoice.html 100 Best Films - Village Voice<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>

	''Beyond the Valley of the Dolls'' was released as a two-disc, special-edition DVD set on June 13, 2006.		''Beyond the Valley of the Dolls'' was released as a two-disc, special-edition DVD set on June 13, 2006.

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	Roger Ebert revealed that many of ''BVD's'' themes and characters were based upon real people and events, but because neither Ebert nor Russ Meyer actually met these people, their characterizations were based on pure speculation.		Roger Ebert revealed that many of ''BVD's'' themes and characters were based upon real people and events, but because neither Ebert nor Russ Meyer actually met these people, their characterizations were based on pure speculation.

	*Ronnie "Z-Man" Barzell - The fictional eccentric rock producer turned Carrie Nations manager was loosely based on real life producer [[Phil Spector]].<ref>{{cite book\|last=Ebert\|first= Roger \|title=Roger Ebert's Movie Yearbook 2004\|publisher=Andrews McMeel Publishing\|year=2003\|pages=820\|isbn=0-740-73834-8}}</ref> More than three decades later Spector was convicted of [[murder]] after the body of [[Lana Clarkson]] was found at his mansion, which is somewhat reminiscent of the events of the film's climax.		*Ronnie "Z-Man" Barzell - The fictional eccentric rock producer turned Carrie Nations manager was loosely based on real life producer Phil Spector.<ref>{{cite book\|last=Ebert\|first= Roger \|title=Roger Ebert's Movie Yearbook 2004\|publisher=Andrews McMeel Publishing\|year=2003\|pages=820\|isbn=0-740-73834-8}}</ref> More than three decades later Spector was convicted of [[murder]] after the body of [[Lana Clarkson]] was found at his mansion, which is somewhat reminiscent of the events of the film's climax.

	*Randy Black - The heavyweight champ character was loosely based on the real [[World Heavyweight Champion~~]] [[~~Muhammad Ali]].<ref>{{cite book\|last=McDonough\|first=Jimmy \|title=Big Bosoms & Square Jaws: The Biography of Russ Meyer, King of the Sex Film\|publisher=Vintage\|year=2006\|pages=258\|isbn=0-099-46464-0}}</ref>		*Randy Black - The heavyweight champ character was loosely based on the real World Heavyweight Champion Muhammad Ali.<ref>{{cite book\|last=McDonough\|first=Jimmy \|title=Big Bosoms & Square Jaws: The Biography of Russ Meyer, King of the Sex Film\|publisher=Vintage\|year=2006\|pages=258\|isbn=0-099-46464-0}}</ref>

	*The climactic, violent ending, which was not in the original script, was inspired by the real life Tate-LaBianca murders perpetrated by ~~[[Charles Manson\|~~the Manson Family]]. The film began production on December 2, 1969, shortly after the murders, which were covered heavily by the media.<ref>{{cite book\|last=McDonough\|first=Jimmy \|title=Big Bosoms & Square Jaws: The Biography of Russ Meyer, King of the Sex Film\|publisher=Vintage\|year=2006\|pages=257, 262\|isbn=0-099-46464-0}}</ref> ''Valley of the Dolls'' star [[Sharon Tate]] was among the murder victims, as was [[Jay Sebring]]. Vocalist Lynn Carey, who was dating Sebring and had been invited to join him the night of the [[Tate-LaBianca murders]], refused his invitation, according to her comments on the DVD extras.		*The climactic, violent ending, which was not in the original script, was inspired by the real life Tate-LaBianca murders perpetrated by the Manson Family. The film began production on December 2, 1969, shortly after the murders, which were covered heavily by the media.<ref>{{cite book\|last=McDonough\|first=Jimmy \|title=Big Bosoms & Square Jaws: The Biography of Russ Meyer, King of the Sex Film\|publisher=Vintage\|year=2006\|pages=257, 262\|isbn=0-099-46464-0}}</ref> ''Valley of the Dolls'' star [[Sharon Tate]] was among the murder victims, as was Jay Sebring. Vocalist Lynn Carey, who was dating Sebring and had been invited to join him the night of the Tate-LaBianca murders, refused his invitation, according to her comments on the DVD extras.

	* Porter Hall - This scheming lawyer shares the name of ~~[[Porter Hall\|~~a character actor]] who often played movie villains.<ref>{{cite book\|last=McDonough\|first=Jimmy \|title=Big Bosoms & Square Jaws: The Biography of Russ Meyer, King of the Sex Film\|publisher=Vintage\|year=2006\|pages=271\|isbn=0-099-46464-0}}</ref>		* Porter Hall - This scheming lawyer shares the name of a character actor who often played movie villains.<ref>{{cite book\|last=McDonough\|first=Jimmy \|title=Big Bosoms & Square Jaws: The Biography of Russ Meyer, King of the Sex Film\|publisher=Vintage\|year=2006\|pages=271\|isbn=0-099-46464-0}}</ref>

	* Susan Lake and Baxter Wolfe were, in an original draft script, Anne Welles and Lyon Burke from ''Valley of the Dolls''. Their back-story stated in ''BVD'' ("He proposed to her but it was the wrong time", "It's been three years..."), matches the ending of the original. Following Jacqueline Susann's legal-action proceedings against 20th Century Fox, the characters were renamed and recast.<ref>[http://www.film.com/features/story/mondo-culto-beyond-valley-dolls/21728390 Mondo Culto: Beyond the Valley of the Dolls]</ref> [[Barbara Parkins]], who played Anne, was originally under contract to appear in ''BVD'' and was disappointed when she was abruptly removed from the project.<ref>{{cite album-notes\|title=DCD Special Edition\|work= Beyond The Valley of the Dolls\|publisher= 20th Century Fox\|page= 2\|year= 2007\|accessdate=2009-05-14}}</ref> The ''BVD'' special edition DVD features a [[screen test]] with Michael Blodgett and Cynthia Myers enacting the bedroom scene between Lance and Kelly. Obviously based on an early script, the dialogue has them make reference to Anne Welles, not Susan Lake, as Kelly's Aunt.		* Susan Lake and Baxter Wolfe were, in an original draft script, Anne Welles and Lyon Burke from ''Valley of the Dolls''. Their back-story stated in ''BVD'' ("He proposed to her but it was the wrong time", "It's been three years..."), matches the ending of the original. Following Jacqueline Susann's legal-action proceedings against 20th Century Fox, the characters were renamed and recast.<ref>[http://www.film.com/features/story/mondo-culto-beyond-valley-dolls/21728390 Mondo Culto: Beyond the Valley of the Dolls]</ref> [[Barbara Parkins]], who played Anne, was originally under contract to appear in ''BVD'' and was disappointed when she was abruptly removed from the project.<ref>{{cite album-notes\|title=DCD Special Edition\|work= Beyond The Valley of the Dolls\|publisher= 20th Century Fox\|page= 2\|year= 2007\|accessdate=2009-05-14}}</ref> The ''BVD'' special edition DVD features a screen test with Michael Blodgett and Cynthia Myers enacting the bedroom scene between Lance and Kelly. Obviously based on an early script, the dialogue has them make reference to Anne Welles, not Susan Lake, as Kelly's Aunt.

	==Box office==		==Box office==

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	==Plot==		==Plot==
	Three young women — Kelly MacNamara ([[Dolly Read]]), Casey Anderson ([[Cynthia Myers]]), and Petronella "Pet" Danforth (Marcia McBroom) — perform in a rock band, The Kelly Affair, managed by Harris Allsworth (David Gurian), Kelly's boyfriend. The four travel to [[Los Angeles]] to find Kelly's estranged aunt, Susan Lake ([[Phyllis Davis]]), heiress to a family fortune.		Three young women — Kelly MacNamara ([[Dolly Read]]), Casey Anderson ([[Cynthia Myers]]), and Petronella "Pet" Danforth (Marcia McBroom) — perform in a rock band, The Kelly Affair, managed by Harris Allsworth (David Gurian), Kelly's boyfriend. The four travel to Los Angeles to find Kelly's estranged aunt, Susan Lake ([[Phyllis Davis]]), heiress to a family fortune.

	Susan welcomes Kelly and her friends, even promising a third of her inheritance to her niece, but Susan's sleazy financial advisor Porter Hall (Duncan McLeod) discredits them as "[[hippies]]" in an attempt to embezzle her fortune himself. Undeterred, Susan introduces The Kelly Affair to a flamboyant, well-connected rock producer, Ronnie "Z-Man" Barzell ([[John LaZar]]), who coaxes them into an impromptu performance at one of his outrageous parties (after a set by real-life band [[Strawberry Alarm Clock]]). The band is so well-received that ~~{{nowrap\|~~Z-Man}} becomes their [[Svengali]]-style manager, changing their name to [[The Carrie Nations]] and starting a long-simmering feud with Harris.		Susan welcomes Kelly and her friends, even promising a third of her inheritance to her niece, but Susan's sleazy financial advisor Porter Hall (Duncan McLeod) discredits them as "hippies" in an attempt to embezzle her fortune himself. Undeterred, Susan introduces The Kelly Affair to a flamboyant, well-connected rock producer, Ronnie "Z-Man" Barzell (John LaZar), who coaxes them into an impromptu performance at one of his outrageous parties (after a set by real-life band Strawberry Alarm Clock). The band is so well-received that Z-Man becomes their Svengali-style manager, changing their name to The Carrie Nations and starting a long-simmering feud with Harris.

	Kelly drifts away from Harris and takes up with Lance Rocke ([[Michael Blodgett]]), a high-priced ~~[[male prostitution\|~~gigolo]] who pursued her with designs on her inheritance. Harris fends off the aggressive attentions of [[~~pornographic actor\|~~porn star]] Ashley St. Ives ([[Edy Williams]]), but after losing Kelly weakly allows Ashley to seduce him. Ashley soon tires of his uptight nature and inability to perform sexually due to increasing drug and alcohol intake. Harris descends further into heavy drug and alcohol use, leading to a drug-addled [[one-night stand]] with Casey which results in pregnancy. Casey, distraught at getting pregnant and wary of men's foibles, has a [[lesbian]] affair with clothes designer Roxanne ([[Erica Gavin]]), who urges her to have an [[abortion]].		Kelly drifts away from Harris and takes up with Lance Rocke (Michael Blodgett), a high-priced gigolo who pursued her with designs on her inheritance. Harris fends off the aggressive attentions of [[porn star]] Ashley St. Ives ([[Edy Williams]]), but after losing Kelly weakly allows Ashley to seduce him. Ashley soon tires of his uptight nature and inability to perform sexually due to increasing drug and alcohol intake. Harris descends further into heavy drug and alcohol use, leading to a drug-addled [[one-night stand]] with Casey which results in pregnancy. Casey, distraught at getting pregnant and wary of men's foibles, has a lesbian affair with clothes designer Roxanne ([[Erica Gavin]]), who urges her to have an abortion.

	Petronella has a seemingly enchanted romance with law student Emerson Thorne ([[Harrison Page]]). After a [[meet-cute]] at ~~{{nowrap\|~~Z-Man's}} party, they are shown running slow-motion through golden fields and frolicking in a haystack. Their fairy-tale romance frays when Pet sleeps with Randy Black ([[James Iglehart]]), a violent prize fighter who beats up Emerson and tries to run him down with a car.		Petronella has a seemingly enchanted romance with law student Emerson Thorne (Harrison Page). After a meet-cute at Z-Man's party, they are shown running slow-motion through golden fields and frolicking in a haystack. Their fairy-tale romance frays when Pet sleeps with Randy Black (James Iglehart), a violent prize fighter who beats up Emerson and tries to run him down with a car.

	A drunk Harris challenges Lance to a fight. After Lance beats him severely, Kelly ends her affair with Lance. Susan Lake is reunited with her former fiancè Baxter Wolfe ([[Charles Napier ~~(actor)\|Charles Napier]]~~).		A drunk Harris challenges Lance to a fight. After Lance beats him severely, Kelly ends her affair with Lance. Susan Lake is reunited with her former fiancè Baxter Wolfe (Charles Napier).

	The Carrie Nations release records and continue to perform successfully, despite constant touring and ~~[[recreational~~ drug use~~\|drug use]]~~. Upset at being pushed to the sidelines, Harris attempts [[suicide]] by leaping from the rafters of a sound stage during a television appearance by the band. Harris survives the fall but becomes [[paraplegic]] from his injuries. Kelly devotes much time to caring for him. Emerson forgives Petronella for her infidelity.		The Carrie Nations release records and continue to perform successfully, despite constant touring and drug use. Upset at being pushed to the sidelines, Harris attempts suicide by leaping from the rafters of a sound stage during a television appearance by the band. Harris survives the fall but becomes paraplegic from his injuries. Kelly devotes much time to caring for him. Emerson forgives Petronella for her infidelity.

	Casey and Roxanne have a steamy, intimate romance. But this idyllic existence ends when ~~{{nowrap\|~~Z-Man}} invites Casey, Roxanne, and Lance to a [[psychedelic]]-fueled party at his house. After revealing he has female breasts and trying to seduce Lance, who spurns him, ~~{{nowrap\|~~Z-Man}} goes on a murderous rampage: he beheads Lance with a sword (while the ~~[[Twentieth-Century Fox\|~~Twentieth-Century Fox fanfare]] is heard on the soundtrack), stabs his servant Otto (~~[[Henry Rowland (actor)\|~~Henry Rowland]]) to death, and shoots Casey and Roxanne, killing them.		Casey and Roxanne have a steamy, intimate romance. But this idyllic existence ends when Z-Man invites Casey, Roxanne, and Lance to a [[psychedelic]]-fueled party at his house. After revealing he has female breasts and trying to seduce Lance, who spurns him, Z-Man goes on a murderous rampage: he beheads Lance with a sword (while the Twentieth-Century Fox fanfare is heard on the soundtrack), stabs his servant Otto (Henry Rowland) to death, and shoots Casey and Roxanne, killing them.

	Responding to a desperate phone call Casey made shortly before her death, Kelly, Harris, Pet, and Emerson arrive at ~~{{nowrap\|~~Z-Man's}} house and try to subdue him. Petronella is wounded in the melee, which ends in ~~{{nowrap\|~~Z-Man's}} death. After a preachy, satirical voice-over monologue during scenes of Kelly and Harris (in crutches) hiking on a log over a creek — which Roger Ebert credits to Russ Meyer's "sick sense of humor" — the film ends with the wedding of three couples, Kelly and Harris, Pet and Emerson, and Susan and Baxter Wolfe, with Porter Hall observing from outside the court house window.		Responding to a desperate phone call Casey made shortly before her death, Kelly, Harris, Pet, and Emerson arrive at Z-Man's house and try to subdue him. Petronella is wounded in the melee, which ends in Z-Man's death. After a preachy, satirical voice-over monologue during scenes of Kelly and Harris (in crutches) hiking on a log over a creek — which Roger Ebert credits to Russ Meyer's "sick sense of humor" — the film ends with the wedding of three couples, Kelly and Harris, Pet and Emerson, and Susan and Baxter Wolfe, with Porter Hall observing from outside the court house window.

	==Production==		==Production==

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	==External links==		==External links==
	* {{cite web \|url=http://www.allmovie.com/cg/avg.dll?p=avg&sql=1:5299\|title=Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (plot synopsis)\|accessdate=August 9, 2008\|last=Deming\|first=Mark\|publisher=All Movie Guide\|language=English}}		* {{cite web \|url=http://www.allmovie.com/cg/avg.dll?p=avg&sql=1:5299\|title=Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (plot synopsis)\|accessdate=August 9, 2008\|last=Deming\|first=Mark\|publisher=All Movie Guide\|language=English}}
			* {{cite web \|url=http://www.allmovie.com/cg/avg.dll?p=avg&sql=1:5299~T1\|title=Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (review)\|accessdate=August 9, 2008\|last=Firsching\|first=Robert\|publisher=All Movie Guide\|language=English}}

	==References==		==References==
	{{reflist}}		{{reflist}}
	[[Category:Russ Meyer films]]		[[Category:Russ Meyer films]]
	[[Category:Films]]		[[Category:Films]]

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			* {{cite web \|url=http://www.allmovie.com/cg/avg.dll?p=avg&sql=1:5299\|title=Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (plot synopsis)\|accessdate=August 9, 2008\|last=Deming\|first=Mark\|publisher=All Movie Guide\|language=English}}
	==References==		==References==
	{{reflist}}		{{reflist}}
	[[Category:Russ Meyer films]]		[[Category:Russ Meyer films]]
	[[Category:Films]]		[[Category:Films]]

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	Roger Ebert revealed that many of ''BVD's'' themes and characters were based upon real people and events, but because neither Ebert nor Russ Meyer actually met these people, their characterizations were based on pure speculation.		Roger Ebert revealed that many of ''BVD's'' themes and characters were based upon real people and events, but because neither Ebert nor Russ Meyer actually met these people, their characterizations were based on pure speculation.

	*Ronnie "Z-Man" Barzell - The fictional eccentric rock producer turned Carrie Nations manager was loosely based on real life producer [[Phil Spector]].<ref>{{cite book\|last=Ebert\|first= Roger \|title=Roger Ebert's Movie Yearbook 2004\|publisher=Andrews McMeel Publishing\|year=2003\|pages=820\|isbn=0-740-73834-8}}</ref> More than three decades later Spector was convicted of [[murder]] after the body of [[Lana Clarkson]] was found at his mansion, which is somewhat reminiscent of the events of the film's climax.		*Ronnie "Z-Man" Barzell - The fictional eccentric rock producer turned Carrie Nations manager was loosely based on real life producer Phil Spector.<ref>{{cite book\|last=Ebert\|first= Roger \|title=Roger Ebert's Movie Yearbook 2004\|publisher=Andrews McMeel Publishing\|year=2003\|pages=820\|isbn=0-740-73834-8}}</ref> More than three decades later Spector was convicted of [[murder]] after the body of [[Lana Clarkson]] was found at his mansion, which is somewhat reminiscent of the events of the film's climax.

	*Randy Black - The heavyweight champ character was loosely based on the real [[World Heavyweight Champion~~]] [[~~Muhammad Ali]].<ref>{{cite book\|last=McDonough\|first=Jimmy \|title=Big Bosoms & Square Jaws: The Biography of Russ Meyer, King of the Sex Film\|publisher=Vintage\|year=2006\|pages=258\|isbn=0-099-46464-0}}</ref>		*Randy Black - The heavyweight champ character was loosely based on the real World Heavyweight Champion Muhammad Ali.<ref>{{cite book\|last=McDonough\|first=Jimmy \|title=Big Bosoms & Square Jaws: The Biography of Russ Meyer, King of the Sex Film\|publisher=Vintage\|year=2006\|pages=258\|isbn=0-099-46464-0}}</ref>

	*The climactic, violent ending, which was not in the original script, was inspired by the real life Tate-LaBianca murders perpetrated by ~~[[Charles Manson\|~~the Manson Family]]. The film began production on December 2, 1969, shortly after the murders, which were covered heavily by the media.<ref>{{cite book\|last=McDonough\|first=Jimmy \|title=Big Bosoms & Square Jaws: The Biography of Russ Meyer, King of the Sex Film\|publisher=Vintage\|year=2006\|pages=257, 262\|isbn=0-099-46464-0}}</ref> ''Valley of the Dolls'' star [[Sharon Tate]] was among the murder victims, as was [[Jay Sebring]]. Vocalist Lynn Carey, who was dating Sebring and had been invited to join him the night of the [[Tate-LaBianca murders]], refused his invitation, according to her comments on the DVD extras.		*The climactic, violent ending, which was not in the original script, was inspired by the real life Tate-LaBianca murders perpetrated by the Manson Family. The film began production on December 2, 1969, shortly after the murders, which were covered heavily by the media.<ref>{{cite book\|last=McDonough\|first=Jimmy \|title=Big Bosoms & Square Jaws: The Biography of Russ Meyer, King of the Sex Film\|publisher=Vintage\|year=2006\|pages=257, 262\|isbn=0-099-46464-0}}</ref> ''Valley of the Dolls'' star [[Sharon Tate]] was among the murder victims, as was Jay Sebring. Vocalist Lynn Carey, who was dating Sebring and had been invited to join him the night of the Tate-LaBianca murders, refused his invitation, according to her comments on the DVD extras.

	* Porter Hall - This scheming lawyer shares the name of ~~[[Porter Hall\|~~a character actor]] who often played movie villains.<ref>{{cite book\|last=McDonough\|first=Jimmy \|title=Big Bosoms & Square Jaws: The Biography of Russ Meyer, King of the Sex Film\|publisher=Vintage\|year=2006\|pages=271\|isbn=0-099-46464-0}}</ref>		* Porter Hall - This scheming lawyer shares the name of a character actor who often played movie villains.<ref>{{cite book\|last=McDonough\|first=Jimmy \|title=Big Bosoms & Square Jaws: The Biography of Russ Meyer, King of the Sex Film\|publisher=Vintage\|year=2006\|pages=271\|isbn=0-099-46464-0}}</ref>

	* Susan Lake and Baxter Wolfe were, in an original draft script, Anne Welles and Lyon Burke from ''Valley of the Dolls''. Their back-story stated in ''BVD'' ("He proposed to her but it was the wrong time", "It's been three years..."), matches the ending of the original. Following Jacqueline Susann's legal-action proceedings against 20th Century Fox, the characters were renamed and recast.<ref>[http://www.film.com/features/story/mondo-culto-beyond-valley-dolls/21728390 Mondo Culto: Beyond the Valley of the Dolls]</ref> [[Barbara Parkins]], who played Anne, was originally under contract to appear in ''BVD'' and was disappointed when she was abruptly removed from the project.<ref>{{cite album-notes\|title=DCD Special Edition\|work= Beyond The Valley of the Dolls\|publisher= 20th Century Fox\|page= 2\|year= 2007\|accessdate=2009-05-14}}</ref> The ''BVD'' special edition DVD features a [[screen test]] with Michael Blodgett and Cynthia Myers enacting the bedroom scene between Lance and Kelly. Obviously based on an early script, the dialogue has them make reference to Anne Welles, not Susan Lake, as Kelly's Aunt.		* Susan Lake and Baxter Wolfe were, in an original draft script, Anne Welles and Lyon Burke from ''Valley of the Dolls''. Their back-story stated in ''BVD'' ("He proposed to her but it was the wrong time", "It's been three years..."), matches the ending of the original. Following Jacqueline Susann's legal-action proceedings against 20th Century Fox, the characters were renamed and recast.<ref>[http://www.film.com/features/story/mondo-culto-beyond-valley-dolls/21728390 Mondo Culto: Beyond the Valley of the Dolls]</ref> [[Barbara Parkins]], who played Anne, was originally under contract to appear in ''BVD'' and was disappointed when she was abruptly removed from the project.<ref>{{cite album-notes\|title=DCD Special Edition\|work= Beyond The Valley of the Dolls\|publisher= 20th Century Fox\|page= 2\|year= 2007\|accessdate=2009-05-14}}</ref> The ''BVD'' special edition DVD features a screen test with Michael Blodgett and Cynthia Myers enacting the bedroom scene between Lance and Kelly. Obviously based on an early script, the dialogue has them make reference to Anne Welles, not Susan Lake, as Kelly's Aunt.

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