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Wisecracker: The Life and Times of William Haines, Hollywood's First Openly Gay Star
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Title: Wisecracker: The Life and Times of William Haines, Hollywood's First Openly Gay Star
Author: William J Mann
ISBN: 9780670871551
Publisher: Viking Adult
Published: 1998
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Condition: Used: Good
Moderate edge wear. Binding good. May have marking in text. We sometimes source from libraries. We ship in recyclable American-made mailers. 100% money-back guarantee on all orders.
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Publisher Description:
In 1930 William Haines was Hollywood's number-one box-office draw a talented, handsome, romantic lead. Offscreen, he was openly gay. This bestselling biography captures the rich gay subculture of Hollywood before the Production Code before studio intimidation led to the establishment of the Hollywood closet. Alone among his contemporaries, Billy Haines refused to compromise and was ultimately booted out by Louis B. Mayer. Forced to give up acting, Haines went on to become a top interior designer to the stars and to clients such as Nancy Reagan. By his side through it all was his lover, Jimmie Shields; their fifty-year relationship led their best friend, Joan Crawford, to call them the "happiest married couple in Hollywood." "Wisecracker" is an astounding piece of newly discovered gay history, a chronicle of high Hollywood, and at its heart a great and enduring love story.
Author: William J Mann
ISBN: 9780670871551
Publisher: Viking Adult
Published: 1998
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Condition: Used: Good
Moderate edge wear. Binding good. May have marking in text. We sometimes source from libraries. We ship in recyclable American-made mailers. 100% money-back guarantee on all orders.
A 1660635
Publisher Description:
In 1930 William Haines was Hollywood's number-one box-office draw a talented, handsome, romantic lead. Offscreen, he was openly gay. This bestselling biography captures the rich gay subculture of Hollywood before the Production Code before studio intimidation led to the establishment of the Hollywood closet. Alone among his contemporaries, Billy Haines refused to compromise and was ultimately booted out by Louis B. Mayer. Forced to give up acting, Haines went on to become a top interior designer to the stars and to clients such as Nancy Reagan. By his side through it all was his lover, Jimmie Shields; their fifty-year relationship led their best friend, Joan Crawford, to call them the "happiest married couple in Hollywood." "Wisecracker" is an astounding piece of newly discovered gay history, a chronicle of high Hollywood, and at its heart a great and enduring love story.
