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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."

5.7/10 2001 46m Released
Documentary

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

Director: Fenton Bailey
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Top Cast

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

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