Bob Cresse, a multifaceted talent born in the early 1930s, made significant contributions to cult cinema as both a director and actor. He helmed the comedic fantasy Once Upon A Knight (1961), showcasing his unique vision and storytelling skills. Cresse also appeared in House on Bare Mountain (1962), where he navigated the zany world of adult comedy. His work in films like Mondo Bizarro (1966) and Mondo Freudo (1966) further cements his role in the exploration of exploitation cinema, blending humor with provocative themes.
Once Upon A Knight
Sir Seemore, a bright young investigator for the Infidelity Insurance Company, receives an assignment to recover a stolen painting of a nude. Sir Seemore's allergy to nude women complicates the investigation because he bursts into uncontrollable sneezing at the first sight of exposed flesh. His search leads him to Venice, California, known as the stomping ground of the beatniks. He there encounters the Nudeniks, nude beauties who lead Sir Seemore on a wild chase after the stolen painting.
