Kathie Fitch
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Kathie Fitch, known for the stage name Chris Jordan, was an American film and stage actress and a pornographic actress. Recognized for her comedic timing, she is best known for her leading role as Mouse in the comedy crime film Teenage Hitchhikers (1974), as well as supporting roles in various Joseph W. Sarno 1970s sexploitation films such as Deep Throat, Part II (1974) and Confessions of a Young American Housewife (1974). On stage, Fitch appeared in several critically acclaimed productions. Early in her career, she briefly appeared with her then-husband Eric Edwards (a pornographic actor) in porn loops, although she subsequently began to pursue legitimate acting roles as she didn't like doing porn. By the end of the 1970s, Jordan retired from acting and began a career as a policewoman. She died in 1990 at the age of 44.
Career
Film
Fitch had her mainstream film debut as a clinical patient in Alan Abel's comedy mondo film Is There Sex After Death? (1971), which featured Abel, Buck Henry, Holly Woodlawn, and Robert Downey Sr. in leading roles. While her role was a bit part, it was Fitch's first experience on a film set. In a publicity stunt, Abel advertised the fictitious "Sex Olympics" that would air on live television—Fitch and her husband were heavily involved in the hoax by acting as contestants.[1]
Fitch had a supporting role as the victim Rosie in the horror film Massage Parlor Murders! and Miss No Name in Chuck Vincent's vansploitation film Blue Summer (both in 1973).[2][3] Fitch later had a supporting role opposite Linda Lovelace in Joseph W. Sarno's satirical comedy spy film Deep Throat Part II (1974).[4] Fitch starred as Mouse alongside Sandra Peabody in the exploitation comedy film Teenage Hitchhikers (1974), which was her first time as a leading actress in a feature film. Her performance received positive reviews: one critic, Linda Gross, wrote for Los Angeles Times that her performance was "ingenious,"[5] The film has become a cult film and is one of filmmaker Quentin Tarantino's favorite films. It was included in the QT Six Lineup at the Quentin Tarantino Film Festival in 2005.
Stage
In 1971, Fitch made her acting debut in the stage play Boeing, Boeing for the Le Barn Rouge in Jackson, Mississippi as Barbara, a German stewardess.[6] Fitch later portrayed Lydia in the musical By Hex (1972) for the Mountain Playhouse in Jennerstown, Pennsylvania.[7] Fitch's performance received acclaim: Dorothy Kantner of Daily American wrote that Fitch "certainly proves her professionalism."
Personal life
Fitch met Eric Edwards while she was attending the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and began dating shortly after.[8] In 1967, they married in Norwalk, Connecticut and had their honeymoon in Padre Island. Fitch had a pet monkey named Tough Guy who would travel with the couple as they pursued acting jobs for stage plays.[8] Fitch was a fan of cooking Polynesian dishes.[8] Although she didn't like the idea, Everett convinced her to appear with him in hardcore 8 mm porn loops as a means of earning extra income.[9] They notably filmed a threesome with Linda Lovelace before she became a celebrity.[9] The extra income they made allowed them to move into a studio apartment near the George Washington Bridge in New York City.[9] Fitch often experimented with the drug LSD with Everett.[9] However, after she had one bad trip, she stopped doing it.[9] Once they stopped taking the drug, Everett found they weren't sexually compatible, which began to affect their marriage.[9] They started swinging.[9] While Everett was working in Europe, Fitch moved out, and they divorced after he returned.[9]
Filmography
Film
Year | Titel | Role | Notes | References |
---|---|---|---|---|
1971 | Is There Sex After Death? | Clinic Patient | Credited as Kathy Everett | [9] |
1973 | Massage Parlor Murders! | Rosie | Credited as Kathie Everett | [2] |
Blue Summer | Miss No Name | Credited as Chris Jordan | [3] | |
1974 | Not Just Another Woman | [a] | Credited as Chris Jordan | |
Deep Throat Part II | Sonya Toroscova | Credited as Cris Jordan | ||
Mrs. Barrington | Any | Credited as Chris Jordan | ||
A Touch of Genie | Genie | Credited as Karen Craig | ||
The Clam Digger's Daughter | Prudence Jasper | Credited as Chris Jordan | ||
Teenage Hitchhikers | Mouse | Credited as Kathie Christopher | ||
The Switch or How to Alter Your Ego | Louise White | Credited as Cris Jordan, Chris Jordan | ||
1975 | The Big Con | Nächste | Credited as Karen Craig | |
The Mount of Venus | Sally | Uncredited | ||
Abigail Lesley Is Back in Town | Alice Anne | Credited as Chris Jordan | ||
Farewell Scarlet | Sylvia Steno | Credited as Chris Jordan | ||
1976 | The Taking of Christina | Sally | Credited as Chris Jordan | |
Misty | Gretchen Tolliver | Credited as Chris Jordan |
Stage
Year | Titel | Role | Venue | Notes | Ref(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1972 | By Hex | Lydia | Mountain Playhouse | July 4-9 and July 11-16 | [7] |
Notes
- ^ While Fitch is confirmed to have appeared, her role is undisclosed.
References
- ^ Blyth, Jeffrey (June 13, 1971). "Sex Olympics fools world". The Sunday People. p. 11. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
- ^ a b "Massage Parlor Murders - Full Cast & Crew". TV Guide. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
- ^ a b Drain, Heather (October 27, 2023). "Teenage Blues Triptych: The Pom Pom Girls, Blue Summer, & The Last American Virgin". Mondo Heather. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
- ^ From staff (March 30, 1974). ""Deep Throat Part II"". Times-News. p. 18. Retrieved 18 June 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Gross, Linda (December 5, 1975). "'Teens': Nothing Over the Rainbow". Los Angeles Times. p. 102. Retrieved June 14, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ King, Deena (September 2, 1971). ""Boeing, Boing" lots of fun at Le Barn". The Northside Sun. p. 9. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
- ^ a b Kantner, Dorothy (July 6, 1972). "'By Hex' Is A Delightful Thought-Provoking Play". Daily American. p. 2. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
- ^ a b c Cloud, Barbara (August 6, 1972). "Spotlight On Married Couples In The District Theater Circuit". The Pittsburgh Press. p. 120. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Edwards, Eric (July 22, 2018). "The Women of My Life – Chris Jordan, Arcadia Lake, and Renee Summers". The Rialto Report. Retrieved 16 July 2024.