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

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

# The Forgotten Story of Hollywood's First Gay Movie Star.
Documentary
📜 Overview: Chronicles the life of William Haines, Hollywood's first openly gay movie star, who sacrificed his career to live openly with his lover.
🌏 Languages Available:
📆 Date Released: 2001-06-13
⌚ Running Time: 46 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 5.8

Beloved Cast

William Haines original image
Self (Archival footage)
William Haines
Stockard Channing original image
Narrator (voice)
Stockard Channing
Christina Crawford original image
Self
Christina Crawford
Michael Musto original image
Self
Michael Musto
Michael J. Mann original image
Self - Haines' Biographer
Michael J. Mann

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