Clement von Franckenstein, born in 1944, carved a niche in cult cinema with his distinctive roles. He made his mark in The Slams (1973), where he showcased his unique charisma in a gritty narrative about the underworld. His performance in The Happy Hooker Goes to Washington (1977) further solidified his place in the realm of exploitation films, blending humor and risqué themes. With a background in opera and a flair for the theatrical, von Franckenstein brought a captivating presence to films like The Invisible Maniac (1990), making him a memorable figure in the genre.
The Happy Hooker Goes to Washington
Celebrated madam and advice columnist Xaviera Hollander is called to testify as a hostile witness in a senate hearing/crusade against loose morals. It seems that the Senators are about to be implicated into a widespread sex scandal regarding a hooker friend of Xaviera's, who has conveniently disappeared. Their plan to use her well-publicized sexual exploits to make her a scapegoat backfires when her irreverent testimony charges the otherwise lifeless proceedings. Before the end of the hearings, an undercover CIA agent convinces her to serve her country by seducing an important Arab oil sheik, where she discovers her friend in the harem. Upon her return, she discredits the Senate sub-committee and exposes them as perverts and white slavers, making America safe for erotic sex workers.
