Out of the Closet, Off the Screen: The Life of William Haines

The Forgotten Story of Hollywood's First Gay Movie Star.

In 1930, Billy Haines was America's number one box office star. Then he came out. When Louis B. Mayer ordered him to dump his lover, Jimmie Shields, Haines refused and started a second career as an interior decorator. He was sucessful and the couple lived together happily for over 50 years. This is their story.