00 / 00 ©John Kobal Foundation/Getty Images Vito Russo discusses his award-winning book "The Celluloid Closet" BROADCAST: Jul. 17, 1981 | DURATION: 00:39:19 Synopsis Discussing the book "The celluloid closet: homosexuality in the movies" with the author Vito Russo. Details Broadcast Date Jul. 17, 1981 Physical Format 1 sound tape reel (ca. 39.15 min.) : 10 1/2 in. Duration 39 minutes, 19 seconds Digital Format WAV Ownership The Chicago History Museum Language English Topics Film LGBTQ Culture & Rights People Authors, Writers Tags WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Russo, Vito Celluloid closet Authors, American. Audiotapes. Radio programs. Homosexuality Homosexuality and motion pictures Gay liberation movement--United States Gay rights--United States. Lesbians Motion pictures and gay men Bisexuals Transgender people Homophobia Hays Code Queer LGBTQIA LGBT Motion Picture Production Code Masculinity GLAAD Gays--United States Related Programs Discussing the book "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star: But Don't Have Sex or Take The Car with Dick Moore Sep. 24, 1984 Interviewing Joyce Grenfell while Studs was in London England Dec. 1, 1962 Discussing the book "Moviola," with the author, writer and director Garson Kanin Nov. 22, 1974 Interviewing Jean Louis Barrault while Studs was in Paris, France ; part 1 Nov. 1, 1962 Discussing his film "Northern Lights," with Rob Nilsson Nov. 13, 1978 Christopher Durang discusses his play "A History of the American Film" and "Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All For You" Dec. 7, 1984