Valley of the Dolls: The Criterion Collection 2-DVD Edition

Valley of the Dolls: The Criterion Collection is a two-disc DVD edition of Mark Robson’s 1967 film, presented with a new 2K digital restoration and several archival and newly produced extras. Its appeal is the film’s camp reputation and a substantial selection of supplementary material, rather than a high-definition disc format.

At a glance

Includes the film across two DVDs with a listed runtime of just over two hours.
Extras include commentary, new interviews and video essay, archival interviews, promotional films, trailers and TV spots.
The film follows three friends navigating the pressures of show business and is described in the listing as a campy 1960s time capsule.

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Valley of the Dolls 50th Anniversary Edition

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Pros and cons

Pros

The two-disc edition offers an extensive range of supplementary features, including commentary and archival material.
A new 2K restoration is listed alongside the DVD presentation.
Includes an essay by film critic Glenn Kenny.

Cons

DVD format does not provide a Blu-ray or 4K disc presentation.

Technical specifications

21 specifications

Disc and playback
Format	Dolby, NTSC, Widescreen
Number of discs	2
Runtime	2 hours and 3 minutes
Color	Color
Language	English

Film
Director	Mark Robson
Contributors	Barbara Parkins, Mark Robson, Patty Duke, Sharon Tate
MPAA rating	PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)
Studio	Criterion Collection

Special features
Restoration	New 2K digital restoration
Commentary	Audio commentary from 2006 featuring actor Barbara Parkins and journalist Ted Casablanca
Additional features	New interview with author Amy Fine Collins about author Jacqueline Susann and the film
Additional features	New video essay by critic Kim Morgan
Additional features	Footage of Marc Huestis Presents Sparkle Patty Sparkle!, a 2009 gala tribute to actor Patty Duke at the Castro Theatre in San Francisco
Additional features	A World Premiere Voyage and Jacqueline Susann and Valley of the Dolls, two promotional films from 1967
Additional features	Archival interviews
Additional features	Trailers and TV spots
Printed material	An essay by film critic Glenn Kenny

Listing details
Release date	September 27, 2016
Item model number	35733892
Dimensions listed	0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers who enjoy camp-classic films and 1960s Hollywood stories.
Criterion collectors looking for a DVD edition with commentary, interviews and archival extras.
Fans of Patty Duke, Barbara Parkins or Sharon Tate.

Less suited to

Buyers specifically seeking a Blu-ray or 4K edition.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 250 ratings

5 stars81%81%
4 stars11%11%
3 stars2%2%
2 stars2%2%
1 star4%4%

Customer feedback describes the film as a camp classic and highlights its performances, including Patty Duke’s. Reactions to its entertainment value are mixed, with some finding it enjoyable and others calling it cringe-worthy. That split matters for viewers choosing between a deliberately camp viewing experience and a more straightforward drama. The aggregate ratings lean strongly positive, but they do not establish why individual customers rated it as they did.