- Adam & Yves
"Adam & Yves" is a 1974
X-rated film created forgay male audiences. The film is notable for the unauthorized use of footage ofGreta Garbo , in what turned out to be the legendary actress' final appearance on film.Set in Paris during springtime, "Adam & Yves" is about the French Yves (Marcus Giovanni) and his pursuit of the American tourist Adam (Michael Hardwick). The men have a brief affair, but a long-lasting relationship is prevented by Yves' insistence that they do not share personal information. [ [http://www.filmthreat.com/index.php?section=reviews&Id=8020 "Adam & Yves" review, Film Threat] ]
While making the film, director
Peter De Rome reportedly stalked Greta Garbo aroundNew York City , where the retired star was living. After much searching, De Rome, located her and was able to shoot footage of Garbo walking acrossFirst Avenue . The footage was inserted into "Adam & Yves," and its presence was explained by having Adam recalling how he once saw the elusive star. [ [http://www.chicagofreepress.com/node/1312 "Adam & Yves" review, Chicago Free Press] ]The Garbo footage was used without the star's knowledge or permission, and she was not paid for her appearance. [ [http://books.google.com/books?id=4PnEvNC_F9oC&pg=PA88&lpg=PA88&dq=adam+yves+garbo&source=web&ots=Q5fo6wcfff&sig=1yhXNy67ytf0xoCHvoeQ3tVjolk&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=2&ct=result "Film Facts" by Patrick Robertson, Google Books] ]
References
External links
* [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0209893/ "Adam & Yves" in the Internet Movie Database]
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