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The Opening of Misty Beethoven is an American pornographic comedy film released in 1976. It was produced with a relatively high budget and filmed on elaborate locations in Paris, New York City and Rome with a musical score, and owes much to its director Radley Metzger (directing this film as "Henry Paris").
During shooting of Misty Beethoven, Jensen had objected to work she considered in excess of her contract and claimed damages for stolen possessions; she subsequently sued Metzger over his reuse of material shot for that film, particularly in Barbara Broadcast and Maraschino Cherry. The parties settled out of court in 1979.
He also made his name in two Radley Metzger films, The Opening of Misty Beethoven (1976) [6] and Barbara Broadcast (1977); the former is considered, by award-winning author Toni Bentley, the "crown jewel" of the Golden Age of Porn. [7] [8]
Notable films include: Alice In Wonderland (1976), [2] The Opening of Misty Beethoven (1975), The Story of Joanna (1975), [4] Through the Looking Glass (1976) and The World of Henry Paris (1981). [1] [3] Hall worked with several notable adult film directors, including Gerard Damiano, Radley Metzger (aka "Henry Paris") and Bill Osco. [3]
In 1977, Metzger's film The Opening of Misty Beethoven was the recipient of the first Adult Film Association of America awards for Best Direction (as Henry Paris), Best Film, and Best Actor (Jamie Gillis) [9] [10] [11] and, as well, won the X-Caliber award for Best Direction (as Henry Paris). [12]
[39] [61] Some historians assess The Opening of Misty Beethoven, based on the play Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw (and its derivative, My Fair Lady), and directed by Radley Metzger, as attaining a mainstream level in storyline and sets. [62] Author Toni Bentley called the film the "crown jewel" of the Golden Age. [13] [14]
Constance Money for The Opening of Misty Beethoven: Jennifer Welles for Little Orphan Sammy: Best Performance by an Adult Film Actor (The Lucky Pierre Award) John C. Holmes for All Night Long: Jamie Gillis for The Opening of Misty Beethoven: John C. Holmes for Eruption: Best Supporting Actress (The Knockers-Up Award) Sharon Thorpe for Tapestry ...
Misty Beethoven: the Musical (2004) – wrote screenplay and songs, writing as Maxwell Hart "The Disappearing Heart" (2005) – music video for the band ALSO which was conceptualized and directed by John Skipp; Animals (2008) – based on his 1992 novel; Stay at Home Dad (2012) – Skipp and Andrew Kasch are co-directing, written by Cody ...