SEX BY ADVERTISEMENT

1968 · 1h 22m · R · Documentary / Drama · IMDB TMDB

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What is Sex by Advertisement about?

Sex by Advertisement is a 1968 American documentary-drama directed by Joel M. Reed that explores the secret sexual world accessed through classified ads, guided by Georgina Spelvin.

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Joel M. Reed takes you on a voyeuristic tour of the era’s sexual subcultures, all filtered through the classifieds and the ever-curious gaze of Georgina Spelvin. It’s a vintage peek at how risqué met reportage, with exploitation never far from the headlines.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Sex by Advertisement is a 1968 sexploitation mockumentary that peers into the risqué side of newspaper classified ads and underground bulletin boards. Hosted by Georgina Spelvin, the film guides viewers through a variety of real and staged encounters—ranging from voyeurs searching for new thrills, to swingers' clubs operating behind masks, to photographers seeking new models. There are glimpses into the lives of those who supply leather gear to S&M enthusiasts, as well as adult film societies screening forbidden reels. With its blend of dramatized vignettes and documentary-style commentary, the film offers a provocative and sometimes unsettling look at the diverse subcultures and sexual fantasies thriving just beneath the surface of late 1960s urban life.

Details & Specs

Director: Joel M. Reed
Writer: Joel M. Reed
Release: 1968
Runtime: 1h 22m
Language: English
Genres: Documentary, Drama

Cast & Crew

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Director: Joel M. Reed Writer: Joel M. Reed

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) CW Cherie Winters Woman in Exploitation Movie (uncredited)

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