The Life and Times of Xaviera Hollander

The Life and Times of Xaviera Hollander is an X-rated film released in 1974.

The Life and Times of Xaviera Hollander
1980 theatrical release poster
The Life and Times of the Happy Hooker, Inside Xaviera Hollander
Directed byLarry G. Spangler
Produced byLarry G. Spangler
Screenplay byLawrence Pickwick, David Loin
Story bySusan Loyal
Based onThe Happy Hooker (unauthorized)
by Xaviera Hollander
StarringSamantha McLaren, John Holmes
Narrated byXaviera Hollander
Music byAdrian Beamer, Ken Sutherland
CinematographyPhilip Kaplan
Edited byBob McDaniels, Arthur May, Harvey Martin
Production
company
Mature Pictures
Distributed by
  • Mature Pictures Corporation (theatrical)
  • Quality X Video (VHS)
  • Video-X-Pix (DVD)
Release date
  • September 4, 1974 (1974-09-04) (New York City, New York)
Running time
76 min
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Plot

The film follows the sexual exploits of a Dutch prostitute in her climb from schoolgirl to madam.

Cast

  • Xaviera Hollander (introduction only)
  • Samantha McLaren
  • Karen Stacy
  • Franklin Anthony
  • John Holmes
  • Keith Erickson
  • Rick Cassidy
  • Rick Lutze (as Rick Lutz)
  • Betty Hunt
  • Paula Stone
  • Sylvia Reasoner

Music

  • "Love is What I Am" - Becky Bauch and The Boondock Sisters
  • "Mickey Mouse March" (background)

Reception

The film's reception was poor.[1]

Lawsuit

In 1975, the film's producers were sued by Walt Disney Productions, for the use of the "Mickey Mouse March" in the film.[2] The judgement went against the producers, as the march was used excessively, negating their claim of parody and fair use. It was cited in Walt Disney Productions v. Air Pirates.

See also

References

  1. Roger Ebert (February 5, 2013). I Hated, Hated, Hated This Movie. Andrews McMeel Publishing. p. 153. ISBN 978-0-7407-9248-9.
  2. 389 F.Supp. 1397 (1975)


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