Dolly Parton Big Screen Tribute | Double Feature Studio

Theatrical Double-Feature Comparison

Steel Magnolias

1989

Box Office: $96.8M

Director: Herbert Ross

Genre: Comedy / Drama

AMC Screens: ~200 locations

Dolly as Truvy Jones: The warm, wisecracking owner of the Chinquapin Parish beauty shop whose chair anchors the triumphs and heartaches of six southern women.

Ensemble Cast: Sally Field, Julia Roberts, Shirley MacLaine, Olympia Dukakis, Daryl Hannah.

“Laughter through tears is my favorite emotion.” — Truvy Jones

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

1982

Box Office: $69.7M

Director: Colin Higgins

Genre: Musical / Comedy

AMC Screens: ~200 locations

Dolly as Miss Mona Stangley: The spirited, big-hearted proprietor of the legendary historical Chicken Ranch who battles a moral crusader alongside Sheriff Ed Earl Dodd.

Ensemble Cast: Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise, Charles Durning, Jim Nabors.

“I'm gonna hold my head high, and I'm gonna do it my way.” — Miss Mona

Commemorative Playbill & Ticket Pass Builder

AMC Theatres Screening Tribute • Aug 28

DOLLY PARTON DOUBLE FEATURE

Commemorative Collector's Pass

Pass Holder: Dolly Fan Forever

Venue: AMC Empire 25 / Screen 4 (~200 Locations)

Program: Friday Aug 28 • Steel Magnolias (5:00 PM) & Whorehouse (8:00 PM)

Anthem: I Will Always Love You (1982)

“Celebrating the unmatched sparkle, wit, and generosity of our Queen of Country.”

Iconic Soundtrack Cues & Screenplay Beats

I Will Always Love You

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982)

Dolly re-recorded her iconic 1974 ballad for the film's climax as Miss Mona bids farewell to Sheriff Ed Earl Dodd, topping the country charts a second time.

Sneakin' Around

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982)

Playful, cheeky duet between Dolly Parton and Burt Reynolds highlighting their celebrated on-screen chemistry and comedic timing.

Hard Candy Christmas

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982)

Bittersweet ensemble piece led by Miss Mona about resilience, quiet dignity, and starting over in the face of closure.

Two Doors Down / Southern Salon Melodies

Steel Magnolias (1989)

Georges Delerue's poignant orchestral score paired with Truvy’s vibrant salon chatter, encapsulating small-town Southern warmth and emotional solidarity.

Dolly Parton Screen Legacy Timeline

1980

9 to 5 (Doralee Rhodes)

Her cinematic debut alongside Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin; Oscar-nominated for the #1 Billboard title anthem.

1982

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (Miss Mona Stangley)

Golden Globe-nominated performance opposite Burt Reynolds; landmark musical romance and box office triumph.

1984

Rhinestone (Jake Farris)

Musical comedy with Sylvester Stallone; featured country soundtrack hits including "Tennessee Homesick Blues."

1989

Steel Magnolias (Truvy Jones)

Beloved ensemble dramedy masterclass; celebrated for immortalizing Southern wit and heartfelt sisterhood.

1992

Straight Talk (Shirley Kenyon)

Romantic comedy co-starring James Woods; Dolly plays a down-to-earth talk radio agony aunt with common-sense wisdom.

2012

Joyful Noise (G.G. Sparrow)

Gospel musical co-starring Queen Latifah; demonstrated Dolly’s enduring musical vitality and cross-generational appeal.