The Celluloid Closet, tapping a closeted market.

The time period which fostered the emergence of homosexual imagery and themes within cinema in a way fueled the movement (of homosexuality in cinema, not so much the emergence of homosexuals within society), encouraging film produces and directors to incorporate homosexual characters, such as The Sissy character personality, or subtly homo-erotic suggestive themes within cinema circa 1920-1930. At this time in history it was not acceptable by society to openly announce one’s own homosexuality. But this very real, yet closeted demographic became a subtle contributor to movie revenue, on the basis that they would pay to see and view films containing homosexual personalities or themes. This increase in demand opened a previously closeted market which gave way to an increased presence of homosexual or lesbian personalities within (time relevant) “modern” films. This movement then created significant media presence which purported acceptance and tolerance for a culture which was previously only included within cinema to inhibit pity, fear, or comedic emotional response from the audience. It is interested to view the increased footprint of homosexual and lesbian media from a slight economics standpoint.

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