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7 lesbian-coded characters who made history in Hollywood's pre-Code era

They're lesbians, Harold!

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Gay actor Earl Holliman, star of 'Police Woman,' 'Twilight Zone,' and more, dies at 96

Holliman's death was announced by his spouse, Craig Curtis.

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'Hollywood Pride' tells you all you want to know about LGBTQ+ films and artists

Film historian and critic Alonso Duralde's new book offers a comprehensive view.

TCM Classic Film Festival includes Rocky Horror Picture Show and The Wiz

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7 lesbian-coded characters who made history in Hollywood's pre-Code era

They're lesbians, Harold!

Lange Takes Iconic Stanwyck Role

How Taking a 'Walk on the Wild Side' Advanced LGBT Visibility in Hollywood

When a major star played an unapologetically lesbian role with a glamorous young actress as the object of her affection, it was a boon to representation, writes Spencer Jones.

And the Razzie Goes To

A Century of Hollywood Lesbians

Boze Hadleigh opened the closet on some of Hollywood's most famous lesbians. Twenty-three years later, he's doing it again.

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Gay actor Earl Holliman, star of 'Police Woman,' 'Twilight Zone,' and more, dies at 96

Holliman's death was announced by his spouse, Craig Curtis.

'Hollywood Pride' tells you all you want to know about LGBTQ+ films and artists

Film historian and critic Alonso Duralde's new book offers a comprehensive view.

Rediscovering Hollywood and Loving It

#TBT: Breaking the Gay Code in the Movies

Before obviously gay characters were allowed on the big screen, subtle (and not so subtle) indicators were used. Here are our favorite 12.

Farley Granger Hollywood Goldenboy

What LGBTQ+ audiences should see at the TCM Classic Film Festival

Musicals, divas, a bathhouse comedy, drag queens, and more!

Op-ed: Back in My Day Dating Was...

Upon turning 50, John Daniel reflects on how much hooking up and getting off have changed over the years.

Affairs to remember

Farley Granger bedded Ava Gardner, Shelley Winters, and Leonard Bernstein. In his autobiography, Include Me Out, Hitchcock's muse reveals how he lived as an openly bisexual actor in classic Hollywood and got away with it.

No More Mommie Dearest

The LGBTQ+ movie fan's guide to the 2024 TCM Classic Film Festival

It's the event of the year for classic film devotees — here are some recommendations for the discerning queer fan.

Nicole Kidman

Artist Spotlight: George Hurrell

Hurrell's photography created stars. A new book reveals lavish details about the lesbian, gay, and bisexual stars and artists of the golden age of Hollywood.

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They're lesbians, Harold!

When a major star played an unapologetically lesbian role with a glamorous young actress as the object of her affection, it was a boon to representation, writes Spencer Jones.

Boze Hadleigh opened the closet on some of Hollywood's most famous lesbians. Twenty-three years later, he's doing it again.

Holliman's death was announced by his spouse, Craig Curtis.

Film historian and critic Alonso Duralde's new book offers a comprehensive view.

Before obviously gay characters were allowed on the big screen, subtle (and not so subtle) indicators were used. Here are our favorite 12.

Musicals, divas, a bathhouse comedy, drag queens, and more!

Upon turning 50, John Daniel reflects on how much hooking up and getting off have changed over the years.

Farley Granger bedded Ava Gardner, Shelley Winters, and Leonard Bernstein. In his autobiography, Include Me Out, Hitchcock's muse reveals how he lived as an openly bisexual actor in classic Hollywood and got away with it.

It's the event of the year for classic film devotees — here are some recommendations for the discerning queer fan.

Hurrell's photography created stars. A new book reveals lavish details about the lesbian, gay, and bisexual stars and artists of the golden age of Hollywood.