Out of the Closet, Off the Screen: The Life of William Haines
“The Forgotten Story of Hollywood's First Gay Movie Star.”
2001•PG•46m•5.7•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
Writer
Gabriel Rotello, Michael J. Mann
Studio
World of Wonder
Cast
William Haines
Self (Archival footage)
Stockard Channing
Narrator (voice)
Christina Crawford
Self
Michael Musto
Self
Michael J. Mann
Self - Haines' Biographer
Production
Company
World of Wonder
Producer
Fenton Bailey
Producer
David L. Schiff
Producer
Randy Barbato
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