Make This: William Haines Bio Pic - popcorn and red wine

Sunday, February 25, 2018

Make This: William Haines Bio Pic


One day in 1933 in Louis B. Mayer's office, an ultimatum was made. Either his most popular actor, silent star William Haines enter a "lavender marriage" with a woman or leave Hollywood because of his sexuality. Haines was reported to have said in this meeting "but I am already married" to his lover of 7 years, Jimmy Shields.

Perspective Title: "The Happiest Marriage in Hollywood"

Scott Evans as William Haines


JK Simmons as Louis B. Mayer 

Jay Baruchel as Jimmy Shields

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