William Haines

Actor, William Haines, was born Charles William Haines on Jan 2, 1900 in Staunton, VA. Haines died at the age of 74 on Dec 26, 1973 in Santa Monica, CA .

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He was honored with one star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Motion Pictures.

Films Marathon: Feedback

By Virginie Pronovost on Mar 14, 2024 From The Wonderful World of Cinema

I’d be lying if I told you I don’t care about actors when watching a film. I 100 % care and bad acting can even spoil a viewing for me. Considering that is one of the film elements I notice during my viewings, I’m always thrilled when discovering a new star to admire. Therefore, it... Read full article

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THE HAPPIEST MARRIAGE IN HOLLYWOOD: The Story of and Jimmy Shields

By Lara on Jun 7, 2014 From Backlots

and Jimmy Shields with Jean Harlow, William Powell, and friends. In 1933, a young and successful actor lost his job in Hollywood. His name had been featured in many wildly popular hits in the 1920s, and his appeal was so great that he had been one of the lucky ones to make the transit... Read full article

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"The Girl Said No," and So Did

By David on Aug 21, 2012 From The Man on the Flying Trapeze

(1900-73) was one of those movie stars who easily made the transition from silent to sound films. In the late 1920s he was one of MGM's biggest stars -- handsome, athletic and relaxed on screen, with an appealing goofball side. But he was also gay, and that's why stopp... Read full article

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"The Girl Said No," and So Did

By David on Aug 21, 2012 From The Man on the Flying Trapeze

(1900-73) was one of those movie stars who easily made the transition from silent to sound films. In the late 1920s he was one of MGM's biggest stars -- handsome, athletic and relaxed on screen, with an appealing goofball side. But he was also gay, and that's why stopp... Read full article

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