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DIRECTOR Wakefield Poole

With a background in dance,choreography, and performance art, Poole did what several others in
home the early 70's did - he saw crappy porn and knew he could do much better. Boys In The Sand
revolutionized porn film-making, with it's beautiful photography, and unapologetic gay sex (not to
blog mention the outstanding performance by it's star, Casey Donovan). Poole has worked on Broadway
in the meantime, and has also writeen his autobiography, Dirty Poole: The Autobiography of a Gay
pornology Porn Pioneer .

directors

  Arthur
Bressan,
Jr.

  Arch
Brown

  Peter De
Rome

  Tom
DeSimone

  Jack
Deveau

  Roger
Earl

  Francis
Ellie

  Joe Gage
Boys in the Sand (1971)
  Joe Gage Title is taken, of course, from the Broadway play and film Boys in the Band. Filmed on Fire Island,
- 21st it features Casey Donovan in each of its three parts. First one, Bayside,Donovan runs up from out
century of the ocean to handsome, bearded Peter Fisk, who immediatley touches Donovan's wet, lighly
videos hairy body, and devours his cock. Soon, Donovan is putting a leather cock ring on his new lover, as
they stroke their cocks together, as he takes his turn sucking his partner. Beautifully photographed,
  Fred music might seem a bit "dated" or overdone these days, though. Hairy-chested Daniel DiCiccicio in
Halsted Poolside; black telephoneman Tommy Moore in Inside.
Bijou (1972)
  Psychedelic effects, and featuring
Wakefield a hugely endowed Bill Harrison
Poole (when 10-1/2 meant sooo much
more than today!). While hanging
  Steve out at home, Harrison plays with
Scott his huge meat while Led
Zeppelin's Dazed and Confused
contact and Babe, I'm Gonna Leave You

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me play on the radio. He goes from

his bed to the shower, never
cumming, but the photography of
his thick meat is great, and to me,
the soundtrack adds just the right
touch. Later, he goes to a porn
palace of sorts, and more visual
effects, split screens, etc. Not
great if you want a quick whack-off, but still a fascinating film from nearly 30 years ago. plus
Cable, Tom Bradford, Peter Fisk, Cassandra Hart, Lydia Black (don't worry, the women are in non-
sex roles!), Robert Lewis, Rocco Passalini, Michael Green, and Bruce Williams. (note: Bill
Harrison went on to direct The Biggest One I Ever Saw (1984); plus others under the name Ronnie
Shark.)

Bible! (1973)
Using the profits from the previous two films, Poole made this soft-core straight film, costing over
$100,000 ( Boys cost less than $5k), and it was a major flop. Reflecting on it in an interview in
Stallion, he says the problem was that is was "not an offensive movie" - people expected hardcore
with The Devil In Miss Jones star Georgina Spelvin (Bathsheba) in it. Also featured Bo White
(Adam), Caprice Couselle (Eve), Brahm van Zetten as Samson, Gloria Grant as Delilah, and others.

update: now available on DVD at Gorilla Factory Productions

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Moving! (1974)
Casey Donovan and Val Martin, (House For Sale), in a simple-themed film about men looking for a
place to live (renting a room, getting a roommate, etc). Includes Burt Edouards, Kurt Gerard,
(Rooms For Rent), Peter Fisk and Tom Wright (Apartment For Rent),. Much of the first two parts
can be seen in the 1989 E-Z Rider video release called Tease Me Finally released on DVD in the
spring of 2011.

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Take One (1977)

The idea with this one was to film men living their fantasies - one scene shows 2 brothers fucking
for the first time; another is Richard Locke and his lover having sex on top of Locke's desert home
roof, as the sun is setting. Jeff Addison, Philip Borden, Rudy, Sal Guange, Tony Franco.

never made it to commercial release, may be coming out in 2014 -

Hot Shots (1982)

Casey Donovan imagines some sex scenes with the help from an advertisement for the Hot Shots
film series. Also stars: Lou Davis (as a chauffer, non-sex! what??!!), Donna Mack, Casey Donovan,
Rick Madison, Carrie Reynolds, William Winer, James Gallo, Richard Post, Louie Moscoso, John
Taylor, and Luke (Philip Wagner). Original score by Richard Bone; cinematogrpahy Wakefield
Poole, Toby Ross, and Ed Bennett; (Bijou video re-released this as Always Ready; possibly 5
minutes shorter in length) Stills by Stanley Stellar
The Hustlers (1984)
An actor and a model (Steve Kaye and David Dodge) turn tricks in New York's Glory Hole Bar to
pay the rent. Also featuring Steve Collins, Lonna, Steve Scann, Justin Savage, Victor Houston,
Rick Ferelli, Nick Mauro, Maya, Jesse Fairweather, Eddie LaRosa, John Charles WIlliams, and
Robbie Zano. Produced by Frank Ross ( who also did camerawork, and editing), and music
supervised by Toby Ross.
Split Image (1984)
"Cover boy models reveal their fantasies"
Yup, Casey Donovan again! Also Mark

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DeSantos, Steve Kaye, David Dodge,

Eddie LaRosa, Jesse Fairweather, John
Charles Williams, Justin Savage
Boys in the Sand II (1984 - but not
released until 1985)
Back to Fire Island, and a hot 40-year old
Casey Donovan. Pat Allen, (huge) Dave
Connors, Tony Williams, Paul Irish, Victor
Houston
One, Two, Three (1985)
Wakefield Poole's last movie, inspired by an idea of Dave Connors, it features a solo by J.D. Slater;
Dave Connors and young, blond Steve Kaye paired off; a three way featuring Ryder Hanson, Ron
Pearson, and Tom Stone; then a circle jerk with all six men. Finally released on DVD in the spring
of 2011.

last updated 3/6/21

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