Out of the Closet, Off the Screen: The Life of William Haines (2001)

06/13/2001 (EN) • 46m

Documentary

The Forgotten Story of Hollywood's First Gay Movie Star.

Overview

Chronicles the life of William Haines, Hollywood's first openly gay movie star, who sacrificed his career to live openly with his lover.

Top Billed Cast

William Haines

Self (Archival footage)

Stockard Channing

Narrator (voice)

Michael J. Mann

Self - Haines' Biographer


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Status

Released

Original Language

Budget

-

Revenue

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Keywords

lgbt

old hollywood

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