Eve Gentry Commentary

The following classic footage of Joseph Pilates working on camera with Eve Gentry is of course special in its own right, not only as a record in the vault of Pilates history, but as a window to the relationship of two revered teachers. We are doubly thrilled, however, to share this with you at this time. That is because what has until now always been a silent film, we republish here with an authentic accompanying audio commentary of Eve Gentry herself.

The recording was made separately long after the original film was shot. Eve can be heard viewing the film reel as it rolls 30 years later at a workshop she gave at St. Francis Medical Hospital. Through the brilliant ingenuity of Pilates Anytime chief editor, Jeff Mizushima, the original footage combined with the later audio brings together these two precious archival items, and two revered teachers, in a manner never before available to the Pilates community. We offer our special thanks to Michele Larsson, who has graciously shared access to these materials which she received personally from Eve. Also, we tip our hats to Jeff for his inspired editorial work allowing us this unique glimpse into the legacy of Joseph Pilates.