Radley Metzger
| Radley Metzger | |
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| Born |
Radley Henry Metzger January 21, 1929 New York City, United States |
| Died | March 31, 2017 (aged 88) New York City, United States |
| Residence | New York City, United States |
| Nationality | American |
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| Citizenship | United States |
| Education | B. A. degree in Dramatic Arts |
| Alma mater |
City College of New York; Columbia University |
| Occupation | Film director |
| Years active | 1957 – 2010s |
| Known for | Artistic, adult-oriented films and related works |
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| Style | "a Euro-centric combination of stylish decadence, wealth and the aristocratic". |
| Home town | New York City, United States |
| Children | Annabelle |
| Parent(s) | Julius; Anne |
| Relatives | nephew, nieces |
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Radley Metzger (also known as Radley Henry Metzger, Radley H. Metzger and by the pseudonyms, "Jake Barnes", "Erich Farina" and "Henry Paris") (January 21, 1929 – March 31, 2017) was an American pioneering filmmaker and film distributor, most noted for popular artistic, adult-oriented films, including Camille 2000 (1969), The Lickerish Quartet (1970), Score (1974), The Image (1975) and The Opening of Misty Beethoven (1976). According to one film reviewer, Metzger's films, including those made during the Golden Age of Porn, are noted for their "lavish design, witty screenplays, and a penchant for the unusual camera angle". Another reviewer noted that his films were "highly artistic — and often cerebral ... and often featured gorgeous cinematography". Film and audio works by Metzger have been added to the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City.
Radley Henry Metzger was born on January 21, 1929 on the Grand Concourse in The Bronx, New York City, and was the second son of Jewish parents, Julius and Anne. He claimed he found relief from his allergies in movie theaters, especially at the Audubon Ballroom theatre, while growing up. Later, Metzger received a B.A. in Dramatic Arts from City College of New York, where he studied with filmmakers Hans Richter and Leo Seltzer. He also studied acting privately with director Harold Clurman. During the Korean War, Metzger served in the U. S. Air Force with the 1350th Photographic Group, which interrupted his graduate studies at Columbia University. His older brother, now deceased, had become a physician. Metzger later married and had a daughter, Annabelle.
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