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In 1930 William Haines was Hollywood's number-one box-office draw--a talented, handsome, romantic lead. Offscreen, he was openly gay. This bestselling biography captures the rich gay subculture of Hollywood before the Production Code--before studio intimidation led to the establishment of the Hollywood closet. Alone among his contemporaries, Billy Haines refused to compromise and was ultimately booted out by Louis B. Mayer. Forced to give up acting, Haines went on to become a top interior designer to the stars and to clients such as Nancy Reagan. By his side through it all was his lover,…
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2 editions- Hardcover · English · 1998Viking · 444 pages · 9780670871551
- Other · English · 1999Penguin (Non-Classics) · 480 pages · 9780140275681
BiographyGay menMotion picture actors and actressesGay actorsLGBTQ biography and memoirLambda Literary AwardsLambda Literary Award WinnerLGBTQ film and television