The Life and Times of Xaviera Hollander

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The Life and Times of Xaviera Hollander
Life and Times of Xaviera Hollander poster.jpg
1980 Film Poster
The Life and Times of the Happy Hooker, Inside Xaviera Hollander
Directed by Larry G. Spangler
Produced by Larry G. Spangler
Screenplay by Lawrence Pickwick, David Loin
Story by Susan Loyal
Based on The Happy Hooker (unauthorized)
by Xaviera Hollander
Starring Samantha McLaren, John Holmes
Narrated by Xaviera Hollander
Music by Adrian Beamer, Ken Sutherland
Cinematography Philip Kaplan
Edited by Bob McDaniels, Arthur May, Harvey Martin
Production
company
Mature Pictures
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  • Mature Pictures Corporation (theatrical)
  • Quality X Video (VHS)
  • Video-X-Pix (DVD)
Release dates
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  • September 4, 1974 (1974-09-04) (New York City, New York)
Running time
76 min
Country United States
Language English

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

Plot

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

Cast

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

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  2. 389 F.Supp. 1397 (1975)

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