Valley of the Dolls: A Salute to Stephen Moser
1967, PG-13, 123 min.
Directed by Mark Robson, Starring Patty Duke, Barbara Parkins, Sharon Tate, Susan Hayward, Lee Grant.

If you need me to tell you any more about Jackie Susann’s dishy doll dross, take it as a sign you’ve been locked in the closet too long, dah-ling. But read Stephen Moser’s rundown, “Sparkle and Shine,” of what makes the film such a camp classic. Then note that this screening is a special tribute to Moser, who has been very public in his weekly Chronicle column, “After a Fashion,” about his diagnosis of terminal prostate cancer. Joel Mozersky will emcee the show, and there will be games, singing, and dancing, along with an after-party at midnight at Oilcan Harry’s with Mozersky and Gretchen Phillips. Those not attending the show can also make donations through PayPal using moserfund@gmail.com or through Falcon Bank in Stephen’s name.

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