Documentary · 2001 · 46m

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

Director

Cast

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

Crew

Teodoro Maniaci — Director of Photography jeremy simmons — Editor Gabriel Rotello — Screenplay Michael J. Mann — Writer Fenton Bailey — Producer David L. Schiff — Producer

Tagline

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

Synopsis

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

Mood & Themes

lgbt old hollywood

Key Collaborators

Fenton Bailey Director Randy Barbato Director Teodoro Maniaci Director of Photography jeremy simmons Editor Gabriel Rotello Screenplay Michael J. Mann Writer Fenton Bailey Producer David L. Schiff Producer Randy Barbato Producer

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