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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. [a] His career gained momentum when he received favorable reviews for his role in The Midnight Express.

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3. ew.com › movies › hollywood-history-william-hainesHow Hollywood's first out star, William Haines, chose love ...

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   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...

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   William Haines was a popular silent and early sound film star who refused to hide his homosexuality and became a successful interior designer. Learn about his life, career, awards, trivia, and legacy on IMDb.

   • Birth Date: January 1, 1
   • Birth Place: Staunton, Virginia, USA

   • Death Date: January 1, 1
   • Death Place: Santa Monica, California, USA

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6. www.mentalfloss.com › posts › william-haines-obituaryWilliam Haines, Hollywood's First Out Gay Superstar

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   Jun 18, 2024 · William Haines was born in Staunton, Virginia, on January 2, 1900. As a teen, he had a rebellious streak. He ran away from home at the age of 14 and settled in Hopewell, Virginia,...

7. www.townandcountrymag.com › leisure › arts-andWho Was Billy Haines? - True Story of the Actor Who Became ...

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   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.”

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8. www.architecturaldigest.com › story › haines-articleWilliam Haines's Hollywood Interior Design & Decorating

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   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...

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   Who is William Haines?

   • 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. His film career started slowly, but by the end of the silent era he was regularly named as the #1 male box-office draw.

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   Who was Billy Haines?

   • From 1926 to 1931, thanks to hits like Brown of Harvard and Tell It to the Marines, Billy Haines was ranked as one of the Top 10 box office stars in Hollywood. By 1929, his studio boss, MGM’s Irving Thalberg, was holding up Haines as both the prototypical symbol of male youth of his day, and also the new model of a male romantic star.

   The story of William Haines, the silent film star and gay icon

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   Did William Haines become Hollywood's most in-demand interior designer?

   • In this version of the story, Billy says, “I am married.” He chooses Jimmy over Mayer, walks out the door, and becomes Hollywood’s most in-demand interior designer. William Haines did become Hollywood’s most in-demand interior designer after his career at MGM ended, but the rest of the story is up for debate.

   The story of William Haines, the silent film star and gay icon

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   Did William Haines ever become an actor?

   • William Haines had never aspired to be an actor, and once the rug was pulled from under him at MGM, he got right back on his feet. In 1930, Billy had become part owner of an antiques shop on La Brea Avenue.

   The story of William Haines, the silent film star and gay icon

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10. slate.com › articles › artsThe story of William Haines, the silent film star and gay icon.

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    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 Haines is...