Adam & Yves (1974)

Adam & Yves is a 1974 X-rated film created for gay male audiences. The film is notable for the unauthorized use of footage of Greta Garbo, in what turned out to be the legendary actress's 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 not share personal information.

While making the film, director Peter de Rome reportedly stalked Greta Garbo around New York City, where the retired star was living. After much searching, De Rome, located her and was able to shoot footage of Garbo walking across First Avenue. The footage was inserted into Adam & Yves, and its presence was explained by having Adam recalling how he once saw the elusive star. The Garbo footage was used without the star's knowledge or permission, and she was not paid for her appearance.



^ "Adam & Yves" review, Film Threat

^ "Adam & Yves" review, Chicago Free Press

^ De Rome, Peter (1984), The erotic world of Peter de Rome, GMP, ISBN 978-0-907040-46-0

^ "Film Facts" by Patrick Robertson, Google Books

Synopsis

À Paris, un Français, Yves, est un adepte de rencontres sans lendemain avec d'autres hommes. Un jour, il remarque un bel Américain. Il le suit jusque chez lui. L'Américain lui ouvre, et ils ont un rapport sexuel. Ils parlent mais Yves se fait une règle de ne pas connaître le prénom de son partenaire. Chacun raconte à l'autre ses expériences sexuelles avec d'autres hommes. Adam commence à s'attacher à Yves.

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