Gay Hollywood in the Golden Age Several unfortunate events – the Great Depression, the rise of Hitler and Fascism in Germany, and the establishment of the Hay’s Code of behavior in film – led to a surprising efflorescence of gay and lesbian ideas, talent, and artists among those we now consider to be the cream of Hollywood’s Golden Age. While they were an obviously elite set, their words and images have, via movies, TV,
Felice will be in London in this fall sharing his stories and insights. Date and location have not yet been confirmed.
In his presentation, he shares their anecdotes, vintage photos and ex- cerpts fromhis ownHolly- wood novel to show how some found success against the odds and why they became icons of the film world. His talk with photos is based on what they told him first or second hand. Felice’s latest book is Justify My Sins – A Hollywood Novel in Three Acts . The book will be for sale at the event.
and advertising, influenced several generations worldwide of all classes, and increased the openness that led to Stonewall and today’s acceptance of LGBTQ people. For decades, hopeful LGBT actors, writers and stage directors came West to make it big One of those individuals was openly gay author Felice Picano. “Felice Picano is an American writer, publisher, and critic who has encouraged the development of gay literature in the United States. His work is documented in many sources.” Wikipedia Although best known as a novelist ( Late in the Season, Like People in History ), playwright and memoirist (Nights at Rizzoli, True Stories ), Felice was called to Hollywood in 1977 to work for Cary Grant’s Brut Productions. He returned in the mid-80s and worked with director Frank Perry ( David and Lisa, Mommy Dearest ). Even before his book tour in 1979 best seller, The Lure , Picano was openly gay. He met and was befriended by Hollywood actors and writers.
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