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Gayface, A History

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1919
MODIGLIANI

The Italian mannerist paints all men—including himself—with pinched smiles evocative of wedding planners.



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1947
MARCEL MARCEAU

As Bip the clown, stealthily popularizes a quiet form of gayface known as mime face.




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1955
JAMES BALDWIN

Controversial gay novelist (Giovanni's Room) seethes inwardly; outwardly, appears quite perky.



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1963
PAUL LYNDE

Parlays role as world's most exhilarated dad in Bye Bye Birdie into 14 witty seasons on Hollywood Squares.

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