11/01/2025
Beyond the Valley of the Dolls was not a direct sequel but a satirical, big-budget 1970 film from Twentieth Century-Fox directed by Russ Meyer, who had been known for his "nudie" movies. The film was based on a screenplay by Roger Ebert and was a separate story about three female rock musicians going to Hollywood. It was a separate and distinct film from the original Valley of the Dolls (1967).
Studio Involvement: Twentieth Century-Fox gave Russ Meyer a studio budget to make the film after being impressed with his work on previous films, according to the Somerville Theatre and The Criterion Collection.
Director: Russ Meyer was chosen to direct the film
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