Wesley Emerson
Biography
Cass Paley, better known by his stage name Wesley Emerson, was an adult film producer and later director, beginning with Health Spa (1978), and working into the mid-2000s. Emerson is perhaps best known for his award-winning documentary Wadd: The Life & Times of John Holmes, and was something of a porn historian, having spent decades working in the industry. He died on January 26, 2022.
Known For & Full Filmography3 Titles
Movie - 2016, 2h 15m • as Self
Documentary sequel that offers a close-up look into the personal lives of the legendary porn stars who've survived the test of time and influenced popular culture. Blends rare interviews with erotic clips and additional appearances by Whoopi Goldberg, Steven Soderbergh and a host of adult stars, directors and trendsetters.
Movie - 1994, 2h 15m • as Director
Sex by Michael Ninn is about the decline and fall of a small-town guy who abandons love and heads for the city, and all the lewd temptations within. Surrealistic, creative visuals mix with wild sex!
Movie - 1985, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
It's the American tradition and dream come to life in this classic film: A woman with student loans has to figure out a way to work off that steep price. What better way to do it than to strip?! But that comes with its own line of characters and rules. Can she achieve her goals? Or will she be swallowed up by the seedy world of sex?