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The Success Of Deep Throat

Along with being the first full-length adult film, Deep Throat was also one of the first pornographic movies to feature a plot and character development. While that plot revolved around Linda Lovelace’s character having a clitoris in her throat, it was still a mesmerizing novelty. The film also contained real dialogue and jokes, with co-star Harry Reems playing her psychiatrist.

Damiano financed the film with $22,500. Some of the money came from the mob, which saw adult movies as a goldmine that provided them with the biggest revenue stream since Prohibition. But as for Lovelace, she was only paid $1,250 for her role in the enormously successful film. Even worse, that small amount of money was allegedly confiscated by Traynor.