Marlene Schmidt, born in East Germany, transitioned from electronics engineer to beauty queen, winning Miss Universe in 1961. She became a key figure in cult cinema through her collaborations with filmmaker Howard Avedis, contributing to films like The Teacher (1974) and Mortuary (1983). In addition to her acting roles, she showcased her writing skills in The Fifth Floor (1978), where she also acted. Schmidt's work in these films exemplifies the unique blend of exploitation and thriller that defines SassyFlix's catalog.
They're Playing with Fire
A married college professor decides to seduce her student, whom she hired as a handyman for her yacht. The hesitant student succumbs to his buxom professor, but their romance is interrupted by her corrupt husband and a masked murderer.
