World of Wonder presents

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

Name: Out of the Closet, Off the Screen: The Life of William Haines
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2001-06-13

directed by Fenton Bailey & Randy Barbato

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

200146mPGDocumentary

World of Wonder presents

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

directed by Fenton Bailey & Randy Barbato

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

200146mPGDocumentary

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§ Synopsis

Documentary

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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lgbt old hollywood

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William Haines

as Self (Archival footage)

as Self - Haines' Biographer

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