THE HENRY PARIS TRIPLE FEATURE

The Henry Paris Triple Feature

3 of the greatest X-rated features, from the maestro of erotic cinema, Radley Metzger, all for one low price. This is a great opportunity to own all 3 of these HENRY PARIS films, remastered from the original negatives, with a host of extras on each disc.
Radley Metzger’s entire life has been dedicated to cinema. From a child in the theaters of NYC, to being an assistant at RKO studios on Park Ave, to becoming one of the most well known directors of all time. His impressive tenure as an extremely successful director, distributor and businessman, speaks for itself.
In the early 1970′s after coming off the European set of “The Score”, Radley made his way back to NYC, and soon realized that a hairdresser from Queens, named Gerard Damiano, had made a little stag film called “Deepthroat”! He took notice and saw what was happening around him, he felt a movement and that movement was porno-chic. He figured, he was already a very successful filmmaker, so if a hair dresser can do it, then he certainly had a decent shot. He created the moniker “Henry Paris”, as to keep his identity in the dark, as he had a well known reputation.
In 1974, he assembled a very professional cast and crew and in six days he was able to create the “Private Afternoons of Pamela Mann”. It was a hit, and Radley Metzger had now become master of the soft and the hard. Henry Paris went on to make “Naked Came The Stranger in 1975, based on the novel by the same name. This film’s budget was much greater than Pamela and involved more cast and crew. “Naked” premiered at the WORLD THEATER in NYC and was an instant hit. He went on to make 2 more very successful films: The Opening of Misty Beethoven and Barbara Broadcast. The first is referred to by some as the greatest adult film ever made. In 1978, Metzger released the swan song to the genre in ” Maraschino Cherry”, a combination of several scenes from various shoots and original footage.
This is a great deal and a great opportunity to get all 3 Henry Paris classics for one low price.
INCLUDED: •Maraschino Cherry Platinum Elite 2 Disc Set •The Private Afternoons of Pamela Mann 2 Disc Set •Naked Came The Stranger Special Edition

NAKED CAME THE BOX COVER

Metzger’s, 1975 “Naked Came The Stranger”-Coming soon!

Naked Came The Stranger- More HD screen shots

WANTED: PORN POLYGLOT FOR PARIS FILMS

Radley Metzger aka Henry Paris- 2011

Do you know anyone who is crazy for Metzger (or just plain crazy– we’re not picky!) and who is fluent in Spanish, French, German or Italian?
In return for the minor task of translating 5000+ words of meticulously transcribed grunts and sex-noises, that lucky individual would be eligible to receive:

* The kind of fame that only translating subtitles for an obscure 1970s porn film can bring!
* Irresistibility to persons of their preferred sex commensurate with the above level of fame!
* The kind of conversation-starter that will instantly separate the wheat from the chaff at a cocktail party!  (Perfect for people who like talking to chaff!)
* The opportunity to be part of preserving something of historical significance for [one-handed] study by future generations!
* And oh, yeah, his or her name (or preferred nom-de-porn) in the DVD credits, plus a couple of free copies of the special edition DVD.

If interested please e-mail: distribpix@gmail.com or just reply to the post!

Radley Metzger’s “Naked Came The Stranger” HD Transfer

Back from the lab and looking awesome! Commentary is also amazing. Some screen captures from the newly transferred, Naked Came The Stranger. Yes, it has never looked this good!!

Henry Paris VHS Box Covers

Another great example of the way they would market these films, back in the day….throw a hot chick in a bathing suit that has nothing to do with the film..etc, etc, etc, OUCH…..are those Video-X-Pix logos??DAM!!!

NAKED CAME THE STRANGER

Video-X-Pix acquires rights to the films of Henry Paris

Video-X-Pix is proud to announce the addition of the first four legendary ‘Henry Paris’ films to its historic collection of golden age adult films.

Made in the mid 1970s by famed director Radley Metzger using the pseudonym ‘Henry Paris’, these films are regarded as being among the greatest adult films ever made.

The films, The Private Afternoons of Pamela Mann (1974), Naked Came the Stranger (1975), The Opening of Misty Beethoven (1976), and Barbara Broadcast (1977), will be added to the Video-X-Pix Platinum Elite collection – the industry gold standard for the re-release of classic adult films of the golden era

By partnering with Radley Metzger, Video-X-Pix will release the ‘Henry Paris’ films in high definition re-mastered form, with a wealth of extras including the first commentaries and interviews that Metzger has done for these films, and a series of material that will shed light on the work of this important ground breaking director.

When asked about the acquisition, Video-X-Pix president Steven Morowitz was very vocal: “We are honored to have been entrusted by Radley Metzger to present these films in their definitive versions. This venture will confirm Video-X-Pix as the pre-eminent company in this market.  I am so damn proud of this license deal and partnership with Radley.  He is probably the most influential and well known erotic filmmaker of all time, having directed many critically acclaimed features of the 1960s and 70s.

Radley is one of the nicest ‘old school’ guys I have ever met and each time I meet with him, I like him more and more. So far working with him has been nothing but wonderful.

I have not been happy with the way in which the most recent versions of these films have been released to the public. I have been a huge fan of them for years and I am finally going to get my chance to bring them to the 21^st century consumer…. and one of my goals is to focus on the mainstream market: I want Henry Paris to be a household name. Toward that end I have been working with several film historians, critics and even fans to help analyze each of these films in order to properly restore them.

A huge point of discontent on the film forums today is the fans’ rejection of original vintage films being cut and re-edited. The fans want to see them uncut, in high-end collector’s editions, with HD transfers, many extras including the involvement of the director, cast and crew.  My goal is to restore each of these films, bring a new awareness of these jewels and introduce them to a new audience.”

Speaking about the deal today, Radley Metzger expressed his pleasure saying, ‘It’s exciting to have these titles in the proper hands.  I look forward to working closely with Steve during the restoration process’”

The company is also planning public showings of the films and considering striking new 35mm prints for film festivals which will be attended by Radley with appearances by a number of the featured stars. Further details will be announced in 2011.

Started in 2007, the Platinum Elite collection features uncut and re-mastered high definition versions of the films together with a wealth of extras including director and performer commentaries, detailed liner notes, featurettes, and stills from the original production. Currently the Platinum Elite Collection includes Maraschino Cherry (1977), the fifth and final ‘Henry Paris’ film of the series, as well as, Deep Inside Annie Sprinkle (1981), Blonde Ambition (1981), and The Passions Of Carol (1975).

Video-X-Pix was founded in New York in 1965 and soon became the most successful East Coast producer of sexploitation films; for the next thirty years it was one of the biggest adult film production companies in the world.  Now, branded Video-X-Pix, it is considered the most prestigious company for the re-issue of classic adult films.

For more information contact Steven Morowitz at 732-446-3700 or 917-575-9148

steven@videoxpix.com

An original sell sheet from Quality X Video circa 1977