Gayface, A History(continued)
MODIGLIANI The Italian mannerist paints all men—including himself—with pinched smiles evocative of wedding planners.
(Photo: Getty Images) MARCEL MARCEAU As Bip the clown, stealthily popularizes a quiet form of gayface known as mime face.
JAMES BALDWIN Controversial gay novelist (Giovanni's Room) seethes inwardly; outwardly, appears quite perky.
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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