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Charles William Haines (January 2, 1900 – December 26, 1973) was an American actor and interior designer. Haines was discovered by a talent scout and signed with Goldwyn Pictures in 1922. His career gained momentum when he received favorable reviews for his role in The Midnight Express.
William Haines. Actor: Show People. Born in Staunton, Virginia, William Haines ran off to live life on his own terms while still in his teens, moving to New York City and becoming friends with such later Hollywood luminaries as designer Orry-Kelly and Cary Grant.
Jun 4, 2021 · In 1930, the wisecracking matinee idol William "Billy" Haines was America's top box office star — and openly gay. The Show People star regularly hit the town, including...
William Haines. Actor: Show People. Born in Staunton, Virginia, William Haines ran off to live life on his own terms while still in his teens, moving to New York City and becoming friends with such later Hollywood luminaries as designer Orry-Kelly and Cary Grant.
Jun 18, 2024 · William Haines, Hollywood's First Out Gay Superstar In an era where actors covered up their sexual orientation, Haines let Hollywood know who he really was. By Jake Rossen | Jun 18, 2024
Jun 8, 2014 · Louis B. Mayer called William Haines into his office one day in 1933, to deliver him an ultimatum. He had been seen with a man, and to quiet rumors about his sexuality, Mayer wanted Haines to enter into a “lavender marriage” that would save the studio from public scandal.
May 16, 2020 · William “Billy” Haines was one of the leading men in 1920s Hollywood, a silent film star talented enough to make the move to “talkies.”
Mar 16, 2016 · The number-one box office star of 1930, William "Billy" Haines went on to become Hollywood's premier interior decorator until his death in 1973. Dispatching with convention early,...
Jun 13, 2001 · Chronicles the life of openly gay 1930s film actor William Haines, who sacrificed his Hollywood fame when he refused to end his relationship with another man.
Mar 8, 1998 · Although William Haines was the movies' top male box-office attraction in 1930, it is a challenge for all but the most squinty-eyed cineaste to recall even one of his more than 50 films.
