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By Android Grove

Updated 18 March 2023

Image info

Artist	Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (work for hire)
Credit	http://www.garboforever.com/Film-Pic-27.htm (row 26, column 3, #128)
License	pd
Desc	Greta Garbo and Robert Taylor in a publicity still for Camille (1936).
Usage	Public domain

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1974 film by Peter de Rome

Adam & Yves

Released	1974 (48 years, 9 months ago)

Director	Peter de Rome
Genre	Porno and LGBT-related film
Country of origin	United States of America
Screenwriter	Peter de Rome

About Adam & Yves

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.