
Sex by Advertisement
Synopsis
You'll be shocked, amazed, and maybe just a little bit creeped out by the things you can find in your newspaper's classified ads in this vintage sexploitation "mockumentary" from Joel M. Reed. Georgina Spelvin serves as host and guide to this exploration of the sexual netherworld, which can be accessed through discreet ads placed in "underground" newspapers and on public bulletin boards. We meet voyeurs looking for good peeping spots, homosexuals on the cruise for new partners, masked swingers clubs, nudie photographers trolling for naïve new models, a man who makes a good living providing S & M enthusiasts with leather gear, adult film societies screening stag movies for heavy-breathing fans, and "Lonely Hearts Clubs" preying on unsuspecting bachelors looking for relationships with teenage girls. Director Joel M. Reed (who would later make the bizarre horror-comedy Bloodsucking Freaks) and actress Jennifer Welles (a major star in 1970s adult films) can be spotted in cameo roles.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Geri Miller
Blackmailed Woman (uncredited)
Jennifer Welles
Body Painting Model / Swinger (uncredited)
Joel M. Reed
Sadist in Park / Transvestite (uncredited)
Georgina Spelvin
Dr. Joanne Ridgefield (uncredited)
Cherie Winters
Woman in Exploitation Movie (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joel M. Reed
- Screenplay & Story
- Joel M. Reed
- Original Title
- Sex by Advertisement
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joel M. Reed
Joel M. Reed
Gale B. McCarty
Joel M. Reed
Elliott R. Reed, William Samek
Department Leadership Roster
Joel M. Reed
Director
Joel M. Reed
Writer
Elliott R. Reed
Producer
Gale B. McCarty
Director of Photography
William Samek
Producer
Joel M. Reed
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sex by Advertisement
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sex by Advertisement about?
You'll be shocked, amazed, and maybe just a little bit creeped out by the things you can find in your newspaper's classified ads in this vintage sexploitation "mockumentary" from Joel M. Reed. Georgina Spelvin serves as host and guide to this exploration of the sexual netherworld, which can be accessed through discreet ads placed in "underground" newspapers and on public bulletin boards. We meet voyeurs looking for good peeping spots, homosexuals on the cruise for new partners, masked swingers clubs, nudie photographers trolling for naïve new models, a man who makes a good living providing S & M enthusiasts with leather gear, adult film societies screening stag movies for heavy-breathing fans, and "Lonely Hearts Clubs" preying on unsuspecting bachelors looking for relationships with teenage girls. Director Joel M. Reed (who would later make the bizarre horror-comedy Bloodsucking Freaks) and actress Jennifer Welles (a major star in 1970s adult films) can be spotted in cameo roles.
Who directed Sex by Advertisement?
Sex by Advertisement was directed by Joel M. Reed.
Who stars in Sex by Advertisement?
The principal cast of Sex by Advertisement includes Geri Miller, Jennifer Welles, Joel M. Reed, Georgina Spelvin, Cherie Winters.
When was Sex by Advertisement released and how long is it?
Sex by Advertisement was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
