Gay stars of old hollywood

Let's state the obvious: Being a gay celebrity during the days of Old Hollywood was no walk in the park. The threat of exposure was real and ever-present for these entertainers. Per Tyrnauer, studio contracts contained so-called "moral clauses" that could instantly vaporize a lucrative career. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Police Department's vice squad were all too willing to bust celebrities, often working in cahoots with the press in their quest to hobble reputations.

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For many, June represents the month of pride; a time to celebrate, educate and communicate all that is queer, gay and fabulous. Happy pride everyone. Discretion is advised. Despite this, Hepburns studio pushed the narrative that her and fellow co-star Spencer Tracey also allegedly homosexual were in a relationship although according to account, this was instead a very solid friendship source.

Some of the Golden Age of Hollywood's brightest stars were suspected to have been in "lavender" marriages—for the sake of their careers. Last Updated: May 28, During the Golden Age of Hollywood in the s, actors and actresses shot to fame—but only if they tailored their images to the demands of the big studios. Throughout the Roaring Twenties , men dressed as women and gender non-conformity and queerness weren't as taboo in big cities as they would be years later.