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Il Etait Une Fois Marilyn Jess

Name: Il Etait Une Fois Marilyn Jess
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This special limited edition embossed slipcover (designed by Earl Kessler Jr.) is limited to 2,500 units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.

Pulse Video is a France based, genre film focused boutique label which specializes in creating ultimate home video releases of cult and X rated films. Vinegar Syndrome’s sister company, OCN Distribution, is excited to help bring their extra features loaded editions across the Atlantic!

In 1987, French Adult Cinema superstar, Marilyn Jess, began the production of what would become her final film. Joining her was Michel Beaudricourt (Michel Caputo), who took the opportunity to document Marilyn, her fellow actors, and crew, creating an extraordinary mix of documentary and erotic fantasy. IL ETAIT UNE FOIS MARILYN JESS is at last presented in its original version, which has never before been seen on video.

In 1984, Jean-François Davy (as Paul Kermann), directed his last 35mm X rated film, LINGERIES FINES ET PERVERSES. Gathering all the stars of the time, Helen Shirley, Marilyn Jess, Olinka, Cathy Menard and Marianne Aubert, LINGERIES tells the story of a female director of erotic movies who looses herself in a journey of female fantasies.

Directed by: Michel Caputo, Jean-Francois Davy
Starring: Marilyn Jess, Helen Shirley, Olinka, Pierre Reinhard
1984,1987 / 161 min (combined) / 1.66:1 / French Mono

Additional info:

Region Free Blu-ray
IL ETAIT UNE FOIS MARILYN & PASCAL, the production of Il Était Une Fois...Marilyn Jess, as told by Marilyn Jess and Pascal Galbrun (40 min)
INTERVIEW W/ JEAN-FRANÇOIS DAVY discussing Lingeries Fines et Perverses (16 min)
2 UNRELEASED SONGS feat. MARILYN JESS (8 min)
ACTEUR N°2, X-rated male casting hosted by Marilyn Jess (59 min)
LINGERIES FINES ET PERVERSES TRAILER - PHOTO GALLERIES
English subtitles

Overall rating: 4.6621623 / 5 from 74 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

This special limited edition slipcover features a pristine restoration of the Marilyn Jess collection, praised for its fantastic look and excellent release. Customers highly recommend the film and appreciate the intriguing documentary and additional features. The picture and sound quality are fantastic, making it a must-have for fans.

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Packaging Quality: 9%
Release Quality: 11%
Documentary Appeal: 22%
Visual Appeal: 13%
Picture and Sound Quality: 11%

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Review highlights

"The transfer looks fantastic and Jess comes across as witty and smart as well as fucking hot." — MARC N.
"It’s a great transfer and a fun adult film." — Roam Y.
"Classic adult cinema, hot scenes and documentary." — Scott C.

Reviews

High Quality Release

"Great presentation from the 2 films, the 2 songs were a nice touch on the extras, and also really nice slipcover!"

— Jason L. (5/5)

Anything With Jess

"Anything with Marilyn Jess is worth the watch. While the documentary is interesting, it doesn't reveal much about Marilyn. Depending on what you're looking for, Lingeries Fines et Perverses may be the standout feature on the disc."

— Noel H. (4/5)

10/10

"Great edition to your collection! The restoration is great! With tons of extras. And the artcover is a 10/10! Love it!"

— Missael L. (5/5)

Marilyn Jess Blu-ray

"High quality bluray release and this movie edition is one of the best from Jess."

— Richard H. (5/5)

Layers of reality at work here

"I was interested in the documentary nature of this but also just the question of working as an adult film star. Are we ever seeing anything like the "real" Marilyn on or off film? Did the movie answer this? Not really! But it's fun to explore."

— Stephen P. (4/5)

Marylin Jess…French X-rated star

"Very interesting documentary about the shooting of her last movie. Mixed with scenes shot on the set. Some interviews, some jokes, some serious worries about AIDS (it was 1987), overall an enjoyable feature, very well shot. In the extras you can see Marilyn in a recent interview, 34 years later, reminiscing on those days. The second feature, Lingeries fines…it wasn't very interesting to me. But that's not why I bought the release."

— DARIO T. (3/5)

Great movie. Dvd arrived in

"Great movie. Dvd arrived in good time. Played great no issues. Thank you."

— Russ J. (5/5)

Marilyn Jess Revisited

"This film sits firmly in the world of French adult cinema, and its appeal rests almost entirely on the performers—especially Marilyn Jess, who brings a confidence and ease that outshines the thin narrative. She has a natural screen presence that makes the film feel more polished than it actually is. Some of the supporting actors match her energy, while others drift through scenes with a stiffness that reminds you how uneven this era of the genre could be. The transfer is cleaner than expected. Detail is noticeably improved, especially in close‑ups and the softer, more atmospheric lighting setups that defined a lot of French productions from this period. Colors look warmer and more stable, and the image has a more consistent texture overall. It still carries the limitations of its original source, but the upgrade makes the film far more watchable than the faded, murky versions that circulated for years. Sound quality is serviceable. Dialogue is clearer, though still a bit thin in places, and the music sits more comfortably in the mix. Some of the audio roughness is clearly baked into the original production, so the restoration can only do so much, but it is still a noticeable improvement. Extras add some welcome context. Interviews and archival material help frame the film within its era and highlight Marilyn Jess’s place in the industry. These features give the release more depth than the film itself always manages, especially for viewers interested in the history of European adult cinema."

— Jimmy W. (5/5)

Marilyn Jess 🖤

"A good docufiction that really is amazing when Marilyn Jess is simply chilling and talking to the camer"

— Alex R. (5/5)

marilyn jess

"Looks amazing, Great Extras!"

— Kyle K. (5/5)