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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.
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 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,...
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...
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.
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...
Jun 24, 2023 · Will H. Hays, a postmaster general, was appointed Hollywood’s morals czar by the studio heads. He produced a ‘Production Code,’ a series of regulations that forced the studios to censor their own films. By 1934, the Code was thoroughly enforced and the Production Code Office handed out seals of approval before a film could be released.
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.
