Graf Porno und die liebesdürstigen Töchter (3 Stars)

The 1970's were the decade German erotic comedies, most of which took place in Bavaria. However, there were a few erotic films made in the 1960's. "Engelchen" (1968) is usually considered to have been the first German erotic comedy. A year later in 1969 three Graf Porno films were made, directed by Günther Hendel and produced by Alois Brummer. As far as I know, they were never released in England or America. The title of this film is "Count Porno and the love hungry daughters". Could it get any sleazier? The count's full name is Graf Porno von Geilsberg, literally "Count Porno of Horny Mountain". This is the second film in the series. It doesn't matter that I'm watching them out of order, because they're all standalone films.

There are two men in the film referred to as Count Porno, father and son, so it's not certain who the title refers to. It doesn't really matter, because both men are played by the same actor, Günther Hendel himself.

This is Garibaldus Porno.

This is Peter Porno. It's remarkable how well the actor could be disguised in a film that's more than 50 years old. But really... Peter Porno? I'd be ashamed of a name like that. In the film he repeatedly introduces himself as Peter Porno, and I don't know how the other actors managed to keep a straight face.

The old Count Porno is in debt and fears he may have to sell his castle. He summons his son and asks him to save the family. They've been invited to a party by a rich millionairess, Susan Paleface, in 12 days time. She has six daughters, and Garibaldus wants Peter to propose to one of them at the party. The millionairess lives in Italy, but her daughters live all over Europe. Peter has to travel from country to country to meet them all and decide which one he wants to marry.

Mabel Paleface is in Stockholm.

Irene Paleface is in Amsterdam.

Sheree Paleface is in Oberaudorf in the Bavarian Alps, near the Austrian border.

Elisabeth Paleface is in Munich.

Delilah Paleface is in Paris.

Laura Paleface is in Venice.

Peter Porno lives up to his name. He seduces all six of them. He's helped by Harry Holtz, a private detective, who finds out what each girl is interested in.

Harry is played by the Italian Stallion, Rinaldo Talamonti. He went on to become a famous actor in the 1970's, but this was only his second film. Guess what his first film was? The first Graf Porno film! He appeared in all three Graf Porno films, playing different roles.

When the six girls meet in Italy for the party they tell each other they've fallen in love with a wonderful man. They're all in love with Peter Porno! What has he got that I haven't? 

Is it the way he kisses?

Is it his sexy swimming trunks?

Is it his cowboy hat?

Whatever it is, they all want him, but he can't decide between them. 

Luckily, Peter Porno doesn't have to decide. His father Garibaldus meets and gets married to their mother, Susan Paleface. The Porno family is saved. Now the girls are Peter's sisters, so he isn't allowed to marry them. Or is he? On Horny Mountain anything is possible.

The eroticism is very tame, even by softcore standards. Things didn't heat up in German sex films until the 1970's. I don't find the film particularly funny. To get a higher rating the film would need more sex or more comedy.