PASSENGER CARD NO. 39
OTHER INFORMATION:
Boarding from: Los Angeles
List of baggage: na
The official purpose of trip: Traveling to Tokyo to be in the international tour of Brown of Harvard
Description:
Billy Haines, born in Staunton, Virginia on January 2nd, 1900, began his career in Hollywood after being discovered in a 1922 contest held by Goldwyn Pictures. His journey started as an extra and in bit parts at Goldwyn Pictures, eventually leading to a breakthrough role in the silent film Midnight Express in 1924, which garnered favorable reviews and led to his contract being bought out by Mr. Gatsby from MGM. In 1926, his portrayal of Tom Brown in the film 'Brown of Harvard' solidified his success in Hollywood, where he also met his life partner, Frankie Rogers, who was part owner of Gatsby Pictures. Throughout the 1920s and into the 1930s, Billy seamlessly transitioned to talking pictures, taking on notable roles such as Lt. William 'Wild Bill' Traylor in 'The Marines Are Coming' and 'Hunk' in 'The Wizard of Oz'. In the 1940s, he continued to captivate audiences with memorable performances in films like 'The Maltese Falcon' as Sam Spade and 'Meet Me In St. Louis' as Mr. Smith. His versatility shone through in the 1950s with roles like R.F. Simpson in 'Singin' in the Rain' and Richard Ward Sturges in 'Titanic'. Despite personal tragedy, including the loss of loved ones, Billy remained resilient and took in his life partner's great nephew, Gifford, to raise as their own son. In the early 1970s, he concluded his illustrious career with memorable roles such as Grandpa Joe in 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory', Manny Rosen in 'The Poseidon Adventure', and Harlee Claiborne in 'The Towering Inferno' in 1974. Currently, Billy Haines is en route to Tokyo, Japan, accompanied by his son Gifford Rogers, to take on a small role in the musical tour of 'Brown of Harvard' as Professor Abbott, a testament to his enduring passion for the art of storytelling.
Boarding from: Los Angeles
List of baggage: na
The official purpose of trip: Traveling to Tokyo to be in the international tour of Brown of Harvard
Description:
Billy Haines, born in Staunton, Virginia on January 2nd, 1900, began his career in Hollywood after being discovered in a 1922 contest held by Goldwyn Pictures. His journey started as an extra and in bit parts at Goldwyn Pictures, eventually leading to a breakthrough role in the silent film Midnight Express in 1924, which garnered favorable reviews and led to his contract being bought out by Mr. Gatsby from MGM. In 1926, his portrayal of Tom Brown in the film 'Brown of Harvard' solidified his success in Hollywood, where he also met his life partner, Frankie Rogers, who was part owner of Gatsby Pictures. Throughout the 1920s and into the 1930s, Billy seamlessly transitioned to talking pictures, taking on notable roles such as Lt. William 'Wild Bill' Traylor in 'The Marines Are Coming' and 'Hunk' in 'The Wizard of Oz'. In the 1940s, he continued to captivate audiences with memorable performances in films like 'The Maltese Falcon' as Sam Spade and 'Meet Me In St. Louis' as Mr. Smith. His versatility shone through in the 1950s with roles like R.F. Simpson in 'Singin' in the Rain' and Richard Ward Sturges in 'Titanic'. Despite personal tragedy, including the loss of loved ones, Billy remained resilient and took in his life partner's great nephew, Gifford, to raise as their own son. In the early 1970s, he concluded his illustrious career with memorable roles such as Grandpa Joe in 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory', Manny Rosen in 'The Poseidon Adventure', and Harlee Claiborne in 'The Towering Inferno' in 1974. Currently, Billy Haines is en route to Tokyo, Japan, accompanied by his son Gifford Rogers, to take on a small role in the musical tour of 'Brown of Harvard' as Professor Abbott, a testament to his enduring passion for the art of storytelling.