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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. His career gained momentum when he received favorable reviews for his role in The Midnight Express.
4 de jun. de 2021 · In honor of Pride month, we delve into the groundbreaking life and career of 1930s movie star William Haines, who chose love over career.
8 de jun. de 2014 · Louis B. Mayer called William Haines into his office one day in 1933, to deliver him an ultimatum. He had been seen with a man, and to quiet rumors about his sexuality, Mayer wanted Haines to enter into a “lavender marriage” that would save the studio from public scandal.
Louis B. Mayer, jefe de MGM, dio un ultimátum a Haines: elegir entre un matrimonio de conveniencia o su relación con Shields. Haines eligió permanecer con Shields, y su convivencia duró 50 años. A causa de ello Mayer dio por finalizado el contrato con Haines, al cual sustituyó por Robert Montgomery.
11 de abr. de 2017 · Eso sólo en la ficción, claro; porque William Haines era abiertamente homosexual y mantenía una sólida relación con su pareja Jimmy Shields.
Haines and Shields remained a couple for 50 years; Crawford called them "the happiest married couple in Hollywood." Born January 2, 1900 Died December 26, 1973 (73)
Following the Great Depression and a tight crackdown on morality, MGM mogul Louis B. Mayer insisted Haines leave his lover and publicly marry a woman. He refused and was fired. His relationship with longtime lover Jimmie Shields lasted 50 years.
