Scene from Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970)

First Appearances:

• Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970) as Girl-in-Tub

Most Important Roles:

• Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970) as Girl-in-Tub

Career Highlights:

• Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970)

Among Russ Meyer's notable leading ladies during his tenure in creating cinematic films laden with provocative content, Angel Ray left a mark on two of his feature productions. Neither role was afforded a proper name or spoken lines, yet the busty Angel made an indelible impression. Uncredited as "young girl" in the X-rated comedy-drama Cherry, Harry & Raquel! (1969), her presence still resonated. For her second acting stint, Meyer cast her as "Girl-In-Tub," though he could have equally dubbed her "girl on bed," "naked girl dancing," or "girl with nipples peeking above her vibrant pink shirt." Angel's physique deserved more than fleeting nudity in the camp classic Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970), a raunchier sequel to the original Valley of the Dolls (1967) conceived by Meyer and penned by Roger Ebert. Six minutes into the film, during its bacchanalia opening sequence, Angel appears, wasting no time in revealing her strawberry-blonde locks and pink nipples above her dress's neckline before dancing nude, allowing her ample bosom to sway freely. She engages with a partner, presenting more glimpses of her naked form, including a lustful butt shot and a sprawled, sensual scene. She also climbs into the tub, lathering up her assets with suds, thus earning her character's official moniker. There's no denying Angel Ray is an audacious cherub.

Alternate Names: Playboy Playmate December 1968, Cynthia Jeanette Myers

Physical Characteristics:

• Height: 5′ 3″ (1.60 m)
• Eye Color: brown
• Hair Color: brown hair
• Weight: 54.0kg

First Appearances:

• Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970) as Casey Anderson

Most Important Roles:

• Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970) as Casey Anderson
• Molly and Lawless John (1972) as Dolly Winward
• Above, Beneath and Beyond the Valley: The Making of a Musical-Horror-Sex-Comedy (2006) as Self

Career Highlights:

• Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970)
• Molly and Lawless John (1972)
• Above, Beneath and Beyond the Valley: The Making of a Musical-Horror-Sex-Comedy (2006)

Awards:

• Playboy Playmate of the Month (1968)

Cynthia Myers (born September 12, 1950 in Toledo, Ohio) is an American model and actress who gained fame as Playboy's Playmate of the Month for December 1968. She is known for her role in 'Beyond the Valley of the Dolls' (1970).

Alternate Names: Dick & Dolly, Dolly Martin, Dolly Read, Dolly Reed, Margaret Read

Physical Characteristics:

• Height: 5′ 5″ (1.64 m)
• Hair Color: brown hair
• Weight: 54.0kg

First Appearances:

• The Kiss of the Vampire (1963) as Lead Woman Disciple

Most Important Roles:

• Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970) as Kelly McNamara
• Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp (2020) as Self
• That Tender Touch (1969) as Dodie
• Mansfield 66/67 (2017) as Self
• Above, Beneath and Beyond the Valley: The Making of a Musical-Horror-Sex-Comedy (2006) as Self
• The Kiss of the Vampire (1963) as Lead Woman Disciple

Career Highlights:

• Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970)
• Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp (2020)
• That Tender Touch (1969)
• Mansfield 66/67 (2017)
• Above, Beneath and Beyond the Valley: The Making of a Musical-Horror-Sex-Comedy (2006)
• The Kiss of the Vampire (1963)

Awards:

• Playboy Playmate of the Month (1966)

Dolly Martin, born Dolly Read on September 13, 1944 in Bristol, England, is an English model and actress. Known for her appearances as a Playboy Playmate and her lead role in 'Beyond the Valley of the Dolls', she has also been credited under various names including Margaret Read and Dolly Martin.

First Appearances:

• Red Line 7000 (1965) as Girl in Nightclub (uncredited)

Most Important Roles:

• Above, Beneath and Beyond the Valley: The Making of a Musical-Horror-Sex-Comedy (2006) as Self
• Vixen! (1968) as Vixen Palmer
• Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970) as Roxanne
• Caged Heat (1974) as Jacqueline Wilson
• Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp (2020) as Self
• Erika's Hot Summer (1971) as Erika
• Red Line 7000 (1965) as Girl in Nightclub (uncredited)
• Godmonster of Indian Flats (1973) as Girl at bar
• 3 Stories About Evil (2008) as Mrs. Harris
• Sex at 24 Frames Per Second (2003) as Self (archive footage)

Career Highlights:

• Above, Beneath and Beyond the Valley: The Making of a Musical-Horror-Sex-Comedy (2006)
• Vixen! (1968)
• Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970)
• Caged Heat (1974)
• Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp (2020)
• Erika's Hot Summer (1971)
• Red Line 7000 (1965)
• Godmonster of Indian Flats (1973)
• 3 Stories About Evil (2008)
• Sex at 24 Frames Per Second (2003)

Erica Gavin was born Donna Graff on July 22, 1947 in Los Angeles, California. She is an American film actress best known for her role as Vixen in Russ Meyer's 1968 film 'Vixen!'.

First Appearances:

• Rendezvous in Space (1964) as Pedestrian

Most Important Roles:

• Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970) as Petronella Danforth
• Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp (2020) as Self
• Come Back, Charleston Blue (1972) as Girl Barber
• Willie Dynamite (1974) as Pearl
• Jesus Christ Superstar (1973) as Woman
• The Legend of Nigger Charley (1972) as Leda
• New York Nights (1984) as Prostitute
• Above, Beneath and Beyond the Valley: The Making of a Musical-Horror-Sex-Comedy (2006) as Self
• The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings (1976) as Violet
• Rendezvous in Space (1964) as Pedestrian

Career Highlights:

• Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970)
• Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp (2020)
• Come Back, Charleston Blue (1972)
• Willie Dynamite (1974)
• Jesus Christ Superstar (1973)
• The Legend of Nigger Charley (1972)
• New York Nights (1984)
• Above, Beneath and Beyond the Valley: The Making of a Musical-Horror-Sex-Comedy (2006)
• The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings (1976)
• Rendezvous in Space (1964)

Marcia McBroom, born on August 6, 1947 in New York City, USA, was an American model, singer, and actress. She gained recognition for her role in 'Beyond the Valley of the Dolls' (1970), also appearing in 'Jesus Christ Superstar' (1973) and 'Shackin' Up' (1984).

Alternate Names: Phyllis Elizabeth Davis

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• The Last of the Secret Agents? (1966) as Beautiful Girl (uncredited)

Most Important Roles:

• The Last of the Secret Agents? (1966) as Beautiful Girl (uncredited)
• Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970) as Susan Lake
• The Best of Sex and Violence (1982) as (archive footage)
• Sweet Sugar (1972) as Sugar Bowman
• Guns (1990) as Kathryn Hamilton
• Terminal Island (1973) as Joy Lang
• The Day of the Dolphin (1973) as Receptionist
• The Choirboys (1977) as Foxy
• The Big Bounce (1969) as Girl in bikini
• Train Ride to Hollywood (1975) as Scarlett O'Hara

Career Highlights:

• The Last of the Secret Agents? (1966)
• Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970)
• The Best of Sex and Violence (1982)
• Sweet Sugar (1972)
• Guns (1990)
• Terminal Island (1973)
• The Day of the Dolphin (1973)
• The Choirboys (1977)
• The Big Bounce (1969)
• Train Ride to Hollywood (1975)

Phyllis Elizabeth Davis (July 17, 1940 – September 27, 2013) was an American actress known primarily for her television roles. She studied at Lamar University and attended acting classes at the Pasadena Playhouse. Davis is best remembered for her role as Beatrice Travis in Aaron Spelling's series Vega$, where she played the secretary to Dan Tanna (Robert Urich). She appeared in all 66 prime-time episodes of the show, which aired from 1978 to 1981 on ABC.

Alternate Names: Donna Duzzit, Prudence Smythe, Sarah Stunning

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• The Head Mistress (1968) as Philomena

Most Important Roles:

• Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970) as Cynthia
• The Tale of the Dean's Wife (1970) as Martha, Grace's Sister
• Brand of Shame (1968) as Rachel Clark
• Flesh Eaters from Outer Space (1989) as Susan
• College Girls (1968) as Dancer
• The Daisy Chain (1969) as
• Wild Gypsies (1969) as Marguerite
• The Head Mistress (1968) as Philomena
• Horny Hobo (1969) as (uncredited)

Career Highlights:

• Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970)
• The Tale of the Dean's Wife (1970)
• Brand of Shame (1968)
• Flesh Eaters from Outer Space (1989)
• College Girls (1968)
• The Daisy Chain (1969)
• Wild Gypsies (1969)
• The Head Mistress (1968)
• Horny Hobo (1969)

First Appearances:

• Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970) as Fashion Model

Most Important Roles:

• Once Around (1991) as Young Jan Bella
• Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970) as Fashion Model

Career Highlights:

• Once Around (1991)
• Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970)