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Directed by Peter de Rome Initial release 1974 Written by Peter de Rome | 6.8/10 IMDb Release date 1974 (1974) Director Peter de Rome | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Starring Marcus Giovanni
Michael Hardwick
Greta Garbo (uncredited) Distributed by Hand in Hand Productions Cast Greta Garbo, Jack Deveau, Bill Eld, Marcus Giovanni, Michael Hardwick Produced by Peter de Rome, Jack Deveau | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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.