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

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

★ 5.7 Rating•46 min•2001
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Overview

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

Cast

William Haines

William Haines

Self (Archival footage)

Stockard Channing

Stockard Channing

Narrator (voice)

N/A

Christina Crawford

Self

Michael Musto

Michael Musto

Self

N/A

Michael J. Mann

Self - Haines' Biographer

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StatusReleased
Release DateJune 13, 2001
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
GenresDocumentary

Keywords

lgbtold hollywood

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