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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.
Actor. Art Director. Production Designer. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. 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.
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Jun 4, 2021 · Maureen Lee Lenker. Published on June 4, 2021 08:30AM EDT. In 1930, the wisecracking matinee idol William "Billy" Haines was America's top box office star — and openly gay. The Show People star...
Oct 16, 2015 · American actor William Haines, who enjoyed a successful career as an interior decorator after retiring from acting. Photo via John Kobal Foundation/Getty Images. The story of William...
AWisecracker: The Life and Times of William Haines, Hollywood’s First Openly Gay Star is Produced and Directed by Award-winning filmmakers Randy Barbato and Fenton Bailey (THE EYES OF TAMMY FAYE and AMC’s original series, (The Hollywood Fashion Machine) of World of Wonder. It is Executive Produced by Marc Juris and Jessica Falcon.
Jun 24, 2023 · June 24, 2023. — Meher Tatna. In 1930, when 90% of the population was going to the movies every week, William Haines was the biggest box office star in Hollywood. By 1927, he was only one of seven MGM stars to have his name above the title in his movies.
An energetic male lead of the late silent and early talkie era, and one of MGM's most bankable stars, actor William Haines used his boy-next-door looks and charm to play young collegiates or military recruits in a number of successful pictures. Haines first made his name in a number of...
