Paperback. William Billy Haines was a popular silent screen MGM movie star who was fired by Louis B Mayer because he was gay and refused to give up his lifelong partner, Jimmie Shields, and marry the silent screen vamp Pola Negri. As punishment, his films were removed from release and sealed in the MGM vaults never to be seen again, and his studio photographs destroyed.It was an attempt to erase him completely from movie history. But Billy and Jimmys turbulent, passionate love affair was to survive and lasted over 50 years. This is their story. A true story of love overcoming oppression This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Title: The Tailor Made Man (Paperback)
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, London
Publication Date: 2017
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1786823128
ISBN 13: 9781786823120
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new

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William “Billy” Haines was a popular silent screen MGM movie star who was fired by Louis B Mayer because he was gay and refused to give up his lifelong partner, Jimmie Shields, and marry the silent screen vamp Pola Negri. As punishment, his films were removed from release and sealed in the MGM vaults never to be seen again, and his studio photographs destroyed.

It was an attempt to erase him completely from movie history. But Billy and Jimmy's turbulent, passionate love affair was to survive and lasted over 50 years... This is their story.

About the Author

Claudio Macor is a writer and director. His credits include The Tailor-Made Man – The Musical Showcase, The End of Innocence, Santa Cruz, The Other Man, In The Dead of Night, The Man Inside, The Love of An Angel, Casanova, Burning Rhythm, Venetian Heat and Savage. Claudio is Artistic Director of Torchlight Theatre Company and founder of Torchlight Pictures LTD.

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