Paper Doll (2003)

Dixie starred as Jacqueline Susann, the flamboyant 1960s icon of the trash novel profession, best known for her 1966 novel, Valley of the Dolls. In real life, Susann represented much of the fashion of the 1960s, as well; free love, open marriage, pills, and booze were ever present. Still, Susann was a shrewd businesswoman and is often credited as being the first author to design and perform "the book tour," using the emerging television talk shows of the time as self- and book-promotion venues.

Paper Doll provided a glimpse into Susann's public and private life through monologues during one day near the end of her life.

Photo Credit: T. Charles Erickson