Réalisation:
Mark RobsonPhotographie:
William H. DanielsActeurs·trices:
Barbara Parkins, Patty Duke, Paul Burke, Sharon Tate, Martin Milner, Charles Drake, Lee Grant, Robert H. Harris, Joey Bishop, Susan Hayward (plus)Résumés(1)
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." A prim New Englander (Barbara Parkins) unexpectedly skyrockets from her job as secretary in a talent agency to a glamorous TV model. A determined singer (Patty Duke) finds that Hollywood success can also spell self-destruction. And a beautiful sex symbol (Sharon Tate) is torn between the money commands and the shame of feeling exploited. Based on Jacqueline Susann's phenomenal best-seller about the underside of Hollywood, this fascinating melodrama was once seen as a shocking behind-the-scenes look at how show business creates instant stars, destroys romances and changes personalities forever. (texte officiel du distributeur)
(plus)Critiques (1)
This was a missed opportunity. The adaptation of Jacqueline Susann's bestselling novel was expected to be the hit of the season, yet the result did not impress anyone. While the social novel followed the interesting 1945-1965 time arc and the transformation of show business at that time, the film limited itself to a boring show of young faces in a purely contemporary setting. The film was a disappointment, among other things, for Sharon Tate and her agent, who had hoped to finally see her break through. Unfortunately, none of the six feature films she managed to make during her lifetime became convincing proof of her supposed talent, which so many people believed in.
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