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

5.7200146mPGMovieDocumentary

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

DirectorsFenton Bailey·Randy Barbato
WritersGabriel Rotello·Michael J. Mann
ProducersMarc Juris·Fenton Bailey

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Cast · Directed by Fenton Bailey

WHWilliam Haines
William Haines
Self (Archival footage)
SCStockard Channing
Stockard Channing
Narrator (voice)
CC
Christina Crawford
Self
MMMichael Musto
Michael Musto
Self
MM
Michael J. Mann
Self - Haines' Biographer

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