Maria Coyne
Born in the early 1950s in London, Maria Coyne emerged as a notable figure in the British sex comedy genre during the 1970s. She showcases her talent in films such as Virgin Witch (1972), where she navigates the intersection of eroticism and horror, and Keep It Up Downstairs (1976), a playful take on domestic life filled with innuendo. Coyne's performances in Au Pair Girls (1972) and Can You Keep It Up for a Week? (1975) further cement her role in the cult cinema landscape, offering a glimpse into the cheeky charm of the era.
Can You Keep It Up for a Week?
Accident-prone Gil wants a steady job but is dismissed by every company that recruits him due to his unfortunate habit of ending up in sexually embarrassing situations. His girlfriend Annette says that she will marry him only if he can stay employed for at least a week. Hired by Mr Grimwood's cleaning company "Here To Service You", Gil is unwittingly drawn into a series of bawdy misadventures: sharing a bath with a married woman and getting caught by her husband; having a threesome with a hospital patient and a woman doctor, followed by a foursome with Annette, Grimwood and a woman psychologist; awkward encounters with a gay man and a lesbian; and getting caught by Annette playing strip poker with a group of women. Incredibly, Gil remains in his job and Annette marries him, but before the couple can have their wedding night Gil collapses on the bed and passes out from exhaustion.
