The life and times of trash novelist and "Valley of the Dolls" author Jacqueline Susann is recounted in this comedy featuring Bette Midler as Jackie and Nathan Lane as hot-shot promoter hubby Irving Mansfield. See how Susann, a struggling actress and model, becomes the toast of show biz with her tales of drugs, sex, and booze. Stockard Channing, David Hyde Pierce, Amanda Peet, and John Cleese also star. 96 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English; audio commentary; theatrical trailer.