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.... (Full plot summary below)
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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.
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