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The Opening of Misty Beethoven
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The Opening of Misty Beethoven is an American hardcore pornography film released in 1975. Produced with a relatively high budget and filmed on elaborate locations in Italy and New York City with a musical score, it owes much to its fastidious director Radley Metzger (directing this film as Henry Paris).
Premise
In a pornographic take-off of Pygmalion, the film is about a sexologist who tries tansforming a prostitute into a goddess of passion. While he tries to prepare her to seduce a homosexual artist, it is him she develops feelings for.
Critique
In an era in which pornography was just beginning to be widely released, most movies of that time were expected to have at least minimal plots. Misty's plot was more elaborate than most; it was based directly on the Pygmalion legend and, more recently, George Bernard Shaw's play of the same name, as well as the Broadway and Hollywood success My Fair Lady. It was also satirical, with many added comic touches and dialog designed for laughs.
The Opening of Misty Beethoven has the distinction of being the first widely-released porn movie to feature female-on-male pegging.
Awards
Awards of the Adult Film Association of America:
- Best Actor (Jamie Gillis)
- Best Director (Henry Paris, aka Radley Metzger)
- Best Film
AVN Award:
- 2002: Best Classic Release on DVD
Remake
In 2004, Misty Beethoven: The Musical, a musical remake, was released. It featured Sunset Thomas, Randy Spears, Julie Meadows, Asia Carrera, Chloe, Dave Cummings, Mike Horner, Evan Stone, and Tyce Bune. It was directed by Veronica Hart.
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