An actress turns to writing and achieves success with her trashy novels, including "Valley of the Dolls". After a struggling career, she meets a promoter who becomes her husband and helps her become a writer. Initially, her books are viewed as trash, but the sexual revolution creates a market for her work. The movie also explores her personal life, including her autistic son and hidden battle with cancer.
Isn't She Great
Bette Midler and Nathan Lane shine in this hilarious comedy about the life of Jacqueline Susann, a driven but struggling writer who penned the iconic novel Valley of the Dolls, which became a huge commercial success.