This is a collection of media from the initial runs of "Olga's House of Shame" (1964) in the Pacific Northwest. It appeared here as "Olga's House of Terror" for some reason. This earlier "roughie" was actually seized by the Portland vice squad, so I have included a few articles on that. If interested, we have an article on the US Congress and cinematic nudity here.
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Olga's House of Shame (1964)
“Olga’s House of Shame” delves into the dark underbelly of crime and punishment. The narrative unfolds in a desolate mining shack, where the eponymous Olga has established her dominion. Here, she orchestrates a brutal regimen of training, forcing young women into a life of illicit activities. The film portrays Olga’s relentless pursuit of control and her extreme measures to maintain her authority. This film is cheap sexploitation sleaze. As with some other microbudget films, it was shot silent with narration added later.
Director: Joseph P. Mawra
Writers: Joseph P. Mawra, George Weiss
Stars: Audrey Campbell, Judy Young, W.B. Parker
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January 1, 1965 ad (Seattle)
January 13, 1965 ad (Seattle)
January 15, 1965 ad (Portland)
January 28, 1965 ad (Portland)
Is it not strange that the seizure of the film came a full two weeks after it opened?
January 29, 1965 article (Portland)
January 29, 1965 article (Portland)
February 3, 1965 article (Portland)
February 4, 1965 article (Portland)
Olga's House of Shame (1964) poster
