
Out of the Closet, Off the Screen: The Life of William Haines
2001, English. Directed by Fenton Bailey & Randy Barbato.
The Forgotten Story of Hollywood's First Gay Movie Star.
Chronicles the life of William Haines, Hollywood's first openly gay movie star, who sacrificed his career to live openly with his lover.
- Runtime
- 0h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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- Released
- 13 June 2001
- Written by
- Gabriel Rotello, Michael J. Mann
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How long is Out of the Closet, Off the Screen: The Life of William Haines?
Out of the Closet, Off the Screen: The Life of William Haines runs 46 minutes (0h 46m).
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Out of the Closet, Off the Screen: The Life of William Haines parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Out of the Closet, Off the Screen: The Life of William Haines is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Out of the Closet, Off the Screen: The Life of William Haines on?
Out of the Closet, Off the Screen: The Life of William Haines isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 13 June 2001. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Out of the Closet, Off the Screen: The Life of William Haines?
If you liked Out of the Closet, Off the Screen: The Life of William Haines, try Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood, The Last Repair Shop, A Secret Love.
Who directed Out of the Closet, Off the Screen: The Life of William Haines?
Out of the Closet, Off the Screen: The Life of William Haines (2001) was directed by Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato and stars William Haines, Stockard Channing, Christina Crawford.