The History of Gay Hollywood

Hollywood, despite the best efforts of executives and studio heads, has been gay since the day it was born. In this video we’ll explore the first seventy years of Tinsel Town’s not-so-private closet. From silent film and federal investigations to the golden age of coding and the rise of out and proud queer cinema. #hollywood #lgbt #history 00:00 Introduction 03:02 Part One - The Birth of Gay Hollywood 28:53 Part Two - The Invisible Men 53:46 Part Three - Black Listed 01:17:12 Part Four - Dying To Be Gay 01:41:58 Part Five - A Crack in the Closet