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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

Out of the Closet, Off the Screen: The Life of William Haines (2001)

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

⭐5.3
0h 46m
Documentary
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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.

Top Cast

Portrait of actor William Haines

William Haines

Self (Archival footage)

Portrait of actor Stockard Channing

Stockard Channing

Narrator (voice)

C

Christina Crawford

Self

Portrait of actor Michael Musto

Michael Musto

Self

M

Michael J. Mann

Self - Haines' Biographer

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