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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.
Jun 13, 2001 · 46m
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Chronicles the life of William Haines, Hollywood's first openly gay movie star, who sacrificed his career to live openly with his lover.

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CAST

William Haines
Self (Archival footage)
Stockard Channing
Narrator (voice)
Christina Crawford
Self
Michael Musto
Self
Michael J. Mann
Self - Haines' Biographer
Directed by Fenton Bailey

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Released
Original language
EN
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—
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Production
World of Wonder
Country
US

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