Loosely inspired by George Bernard Shaw's play "Pygmalion" and its musical adaptation "My Fair Lady" (George Cukor, 1964), the plot of "The Opening of Misty Beethoven" follows Dr. Seymour Love (played by the always "bad boy" Jamie Gillis), a renowned sexologist who embarks on the ambitious project of transforming Misty (Dolores) Beethoven, a humble prostitute, into a sensational instrumentalist of love (with the appearance of the beautiful and very young Constance Money, who barely had a notable career in the genre). With the help of his elegant friend Geraldine Rich (the sexy Jacqueline Beudant), Dr. Love designs a very rigorous erotic training program, the goal of which is for Misty to be crowned the "Goldenrod Girl" at the next extravagant party of the famous editor Lawrence Layman. During her training, Misty not only refines her sexual techniques, but complications also develop in the relationship between her and Dr. Love himself, exploring the timeless themes of seduction and desire, with a predictable and, in my opinion, underwhelming ending.

"The Opening of Misty Beethoven" stands as a milestone in the golden age of adult cinema, transcending the genre's expectations thanks to the artistic vision of the great Radley Metzger, who brought along his entire usual technical cast for this project, even though they are not officially credited or do so under pseudonyms. Widely known for his mastery of 1970s erotic cinema, the genius presented a production that was unprecedented in the adult film world, investing in unusually high production values ​​for the time, with meticulous cinematography, an original soundtrack, and international location shooting that gives it a patina of sophistication that few films of the genre achieved.

The narrative presents a very simple dramatic arc, witty dialogue, and humor that often borders on satire. The performances are astonishing for their remarkable charisma and verisimilitude, highlighting the talent of Constance Money, who gives Misty Beethoven a convincing evolution from a "street girl" to a figure of social empowerment through her sexuality (another unfortunate misogynistic display so typical of the era). The combination of these factors, along with a deeper-than-expected plot and such committed performances, placed "The Opening of Misty Beethoven" above its contemporaries and earned it seven awards from the AFAA (Adult Film Association of America), including "Best Picture", "Best Director", and "Best Adapted Screenplay", among others.

"The Opening of Misty Beethoven" is now considered the crown jewel of the Golden Age of adult cinema, a living, breathing testament to the fact that even within the confines of an often-maligned genre, rigorous artistry and meaningful auteur vision can be found.