Deep Throat & the Films of Gerard Damiano OFFICIAL

Headline in The New York Times March 2nd 1973

Quotes from Tyler’s ruling⁠

Judge Joel Tyler in Newsweek Magazine January 1973

The Marquee of The New World Theater following Tyler’s verdict.

#OTD March 2, 1973, 53 years ago, @nytimes reported that after 8 weeks of deliberation following the DEEP THROAT trial in New York City, Judge Joel Tyler delivered his verdict. He finds the film to be “indisputably obscene” and bans it in NYC. “This is one throat that deserves to be cut” he remarks.

Christar Damiano at The New Beverly

Inside “The New Bev”

This Feb. Tarantino is honoring his theater’s past by turning the New Bev back into the Eros. Instead of the cinema’s usual varied mix of programming, February is all about erotica.

Tarantino’s New Beverly Cinema in LA will premier a new 35mm print of DEEP THROAT made from our 4K restoration never before seen in public.

Part of a 2 month long tribute to The Eros, former identity of The New Bev which showed erotica exclusively. The closest thing to seeing it on screen in 1972.

#sucklord #suckadelic #SucklordCity #cinemasuckadelic #gerarddamiano #gerarddamianojr #StoryOfJoanna #StoryOfO #JamieGillis #TerryHall #JulietGraham #ZebedyColt #HarryFlecks #OralHistory #NYC #NewyYork #TimesSquare #FilmRestoration #AdultCinema #Smut

The Super Sucklord and Gerard Damiano Jr. hunt the ghosts of 42nd St.

Cinema Suckadelic, the newest addition to Sucklord City hosts the US premiere of THE STORY OF JOANNA, restored in 4K, in this New York City inspired neighborhood of make-believe.

He came from the stars to hustle the streets" Animation by AEAE

Christar Damiano for Dirty Water Hard Seltzer

Sucklord City is missing something and New York's favorite Supervillain knows just what to do…Take 'em to the Movies! Cinema Suckadelic hosts our US debut of the 4K restoration of THE STORY OF JOANNA in this neighborhood of make-believe. Watch @SUCKLORDCITY Episode 2: DEEP THROAT DYNASTY on YouTube.

📷 Linda in “Deep Throat” (1972)

📷 Linda on the cover of Esquire Magazine May 1973

📷 Linda on the cover of Esquire Magazine May 1973

📷 Linda shortly before her death in 2002. Photo enhanced with Topaz Photo AI

#OTD 01/10/49 Linda Boreman was born in the Bronx,NY. The world would come to know her as Linda Lovelace. She captured the imagination of millions with a surprising sexual technique and inspired director Gerard Damiano to write DEEP THROAT, becoming the world's first porn star. Happy Birthday Linda!

Wishing you Peace, Prosperity, and Unity in the New Year!!!
with Love from Damiano Films

#2026 #HappyNewYear #NYE #BallDrop #GoodBye2025 #AuldLangSyne #HappyEnding #NewBeginnings #DamianoFilms #DeepThroatToYouAll

📷 Gerard Damiano Jr. and Christar Damiano in New York City 2025 Photo by Lorenzo Damiano

📷 Gerard Damiano Sr., Gerard Damiano Jr., and Christar Damiano in Fort Myers FL Photo by Barbara Damiano

📷 Gerard Damiano Jr. and Christar Damiano in New York City 1971 Photo by Gerard Damiano Sr.

⭐️ To those who celebrate (and even those who don’t), Gerard, Christar, and the whole team at Damiano Films, would like to wish and yours a Happy Holiday Season and Peace and Unity in 2026!

Damiano Films
Putting the “X” in Xmas since 1968
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Terry Hall as Joanna

Professor Giovanna Maina teaches Film and Gender, and The History of Film Theory at the University of Turin.

Gerard and Christar Damiano discuss "The Devil in Miss Jones" at Cinema Massimo on Nov. 13th, moderated by @carlo.chatrian director of the National Museum of Cinema. Photo by @leezaard

Tomorrow @ 8:30 PM CET Gerard & Christar Damiano will present the 4K restoration of “The Story of Joanna” at @cinemamassimo.torino ( English w/ Italian Sub-titles).

Giovanna Maina will moderate a discussion after.

⚠️ This film shows scenes of non-consensual sex & BDSM. Viewer discretion advised.

Gerard Damiano's "The Story of Joanna" Plays The Beacon Cinema as part of The Seattle Erotic Cinema Society's S.E.C.S Fest.

The Seattle Erotica Cinema Society's ninth erotic film festival, SECS Fest, will be held November 7-9, 2025. The festival will showcase 35 short films and 4 feature films from around the globe, including two newly restored archival films. The festival will be presented in-person at the Beacon Cinema.

🫦 The Beacon Cinema in Seattle, WA hosted the first U.S. screening (open to the general public), of our 4K restoration of “The Story of Joanna” One of 39 films presented at the 9th annual Seattle Erotic Cinema Society (S.E.C.S) Fest, which run through November 9th, 2025 @thebeaconsea @secsfest

Joanna receives a whipping at the hands of Jason in the Story of Joanna. caption: “This isn’t a punishment for infidelity… this is another lesson in pleasure.” Jason schools Joanna in “The Story of Joanna” (1975)

Gerard Damiano is served a cocktail in his cameo appearance in The Story of Joanna.

Joanna is topless, wearing a collar in the Story of Joanna.

Joanna and a male dancer preform while Jason watches in the Story of Joanna.

Some stills from The Story of Joanna that can't be shared on other platforms, with director Gerard Damiano's cameo.

The new 4K restoration of The Story of Joanna presented at SECS Fest on Friday, November 7 at 9pm. NEXT WEEK!

www.strangertickets.com/events/17404...

For those who celebrate…
✨🎃✨Wishing you a Very Happy Halloween!

Blessed Be

📷 Gerard Damiano Sr. and Gerard Damiano Jr. at the first annual ZOMBICON
Fort Myers, Florida (2007)

#HappyHalloween #AllHallowsEve #Samhain

Gerard Damiano Jr. & Christar Damiano present the 4K restoration of their father’s Porno Chic Masterpiece THE STORY OF JOANNA for the 1st time in the US! This event hosted by @Sucklord will be recorded for his hit show SUCKLORD CITY!
Refreshments by DIRTY WATER Hard Seltzer
Bondage attire encouraged

#OTD We remember Gerard Damiano who died on Oct. 25, 2008.

In his honor, Damiano Films proudly announces The Gerard Damiano Film Retrospective World Tour which begins this Monday with an exclusive event in NYC, then will travel w/ 7 of his most significant films.

COMING SOON TO A THEATER NEAR YOU!

📷 The Modernissimo, built in 1915, ran for 90 years under different names. After Closing in the early 2000s, this masterpiece of Art Nouveau Architecture underwent a complete renovation spearheaded by the Cineteca di Bologna.

📷 The entrance to the Cinema leads you underneath the streets of Bologna (where ancient Roman ruins are still visible), to a theater that is truly "Underground"!

Tonight Only The Cinema Modernissimo will show Gerard Damiano's masterpiece of Porno Chic THE STORY OF JOANNA Presented live via video chat by the director's son & daughter. A "Sneak Preview" of a the Damiano Film Retrospective World Tour... Coming Soon to a Theater Near You! (Dates to be announced)

📷 CINEMA MODERNISSIMO in Bologna, Italy, a SPECTACULAR Art Deco theater which is literally underneath the Piazza Maggiore. The theater was converted into a Movie Palace in 1915 and completely renovated in 2023.

📷 Props to @CinetecaBologna for the recent Article in @newyorkermag which gives Americans a glimpse in to the wonder that is #IlCinemaRitrovato bit.ly/thenewyorker_CR2025

Damiano Films is proud to announce a Gerard Damiano Film Retrospective World Tour beginning this November & Coming
Soon to a Theater Near You!

The tour previews tonight w/ a special screening of “Deep Throat” at the CINEMA MODERNISSIMO in Bologna, one of the most beautiful movie houses in the world

#OTD We remember Harvey Cowan, aka Herschel Savage. A classically trained actor who studied w/ Uta Hagen & Stella Adler. He appeared in more than 1,500 films over 40 years. A favorite of director Damiano, he appeared in 7 of his films including THE SATISFIERS OF ALPHA BLUE. Olav ha-sholom Herschela!

✨💖💰 September 14th is Sex Worker Pride Day. ⁠
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SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SEX WORKER!!⁠
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💋 Sex Worker Pride Day was started in 2019 by the Global Network of Sex Work Projects (NSWP) to glorify the achievements of the movement and allow sex workers to share their stories of determination and survival.⁠

Gerard Damiano in Tokyo during a press junket for "Inside Deep Throat" (2005)

Gerard Damiano on location (c1974)

Gerard Damiano In “The Devil in Miss Jones” (1973)

Gerard Damiano Sr. celebrates his last terrestrial birthday together with his son, Gerard Damiano Jr. (2008)

On this day in 1928 Gerard Damiano Sr. was born in NYC. He would become one of the most critically acclaimed adult film directors of all time. We can think of no better way to celebrate this day than to announce that a long overdue Retrospective is in the works. COMING SOON TO A THEATER NEAR YOU!

The Story of Joanna plays Il Cinema Ritrovato 39th Edition

Europa Cinema @circuitocinemabo Bologna

Sotto Le Stelle Del Cinema. Charilie Chaplin's "The Gold Rush" (1925) celebrates 100 years in Piazza Maggiore #cinemamuto

Torre Asinelli Bologna is famous for it's medieval towers

We were honored to premiere our 4K restoration of THE STORY OF JOANNA @ Cinema Ritrovato Festival in Bologna Italy. Gerard Sr. would be proud to know that JOANNA shared a program with so many Great Films! Thanks to EVERYONE at Il Cineteca Di Bologna, & ALL of the Volunteers who make this happen!

The Original Theatrical Poster Art for “The Story of Joanna” Copyright © Huckleberry Hill 1975

Joanna and Jason in Gerard Damiano’s “The Story of Joanna” (1975)

Jason (Jamie Gillis) summons Joanna (Terri Hall)

Joanna performs a private ballet dance for Jason in “The Story of Joanna” (1975)

Following the success of DEEP THROAT & THE DEVIL IN MISS JONES, Gerard Damiano pushed the limits of adult cinema with THE STORY OF JOANNA inspired by THE STORY OF O, starring Terry Hall & Jamie Gillis. The film explores themes of Dominance + Submission, & BDSM.

Bologna’s Piazza Maggiore during Il Cinema Ritrovato⁠

“What is better... sex that grows out of love or love that grows out of pure sex?” Terri Hall and Jamie Gillis in “The Story of Joanna” (1975) Dir. Gerard Damiano

Also on the program at Il Cinema Ritrovato 39

Also on the program at Il Cinema Ritrovato 39

📽️ Damiano Films is proud to announce the premiere of their 4K Restoration of Gerard Damiano’s “The Story of Joanna” at the 39th Il Cinema Ritrovato Festival in Bologna 🇮🇹

The director’s son & daughter will present the film on 6/23 @ 10:15PM CET @ Cinema Europa Via Pietralata 55A, 40122.
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The Original "Deep Throat"⁠ Movie Poster set against a backdrop of the sensational headlines that it inspired

The New Mature World Theater on 49th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Ave) in 1972⁠

Porn goes mainstream. Linda appears on the cover of Esquire Magazine

The site of the World Theater today.

#OTD June 12, 1972, 53 years ago today, “Deep Throat” opened at The World Theater on 49th St. in New York City, and the world would never be the same.⁠ It helped to create the adult film industry and ushered in an era known as “Porno Chic”.

Linda Lovelace and Harry Reems in the infamous scene from "Deep Throat" YouTube video by Deep Throat

Watch the prelude to the infamous “Deep Throat” scene on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFRm...

“Deep Throat” (1972) is a landmark film by Gerard Damiano that brought porn in to the mainstream. It sparked a firestorm of legal action that would change the definition of Obscenity in America & made Linda Lovelace the world’s first porn star. Still considered the most profitable film of all time.⁠