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"Roscoe ("Fatty") Arbuckle was arrested late last night on a charge of murder as a result of the death of Virginia Rappe, film actress, after a party in Arbuckle's rooms at the Hotel St. Francis. Arbuckle is still in jail tonight despite efforts by his lawyers to find some way to obtain his liberty."
Learn about the life and career of Roscoe Arbuckle, a silent comedy star and director who was involved in a notorious scandal in 1921. See his photos, videos, awards, trivia and more on IMDb.
Roscoe Arbuckle, a popular silent film star, was accused of raping and killing Virginia Rappe at a wild party in San Francisco. The case sparked a media frenzy and a trial that exposed the dark side of Hollywood.
He mentored Charlie Chaplin, discovered Buster Keaton, and changed film comedy forever - before a scandal destroyed his career. His name was Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle. Though you may recognize...
Jun 25, 2024 · Roscoe Arbuckle (born March 24, 1887, Smith Center, Kansas, U.S.—died June 29, 1933, New York, New York) was a rotund American comedian and film director of the silent era whose successful career was halted by the first of the major Hollywood scandals.
Nov 8, 2011 · Roscoe Arbuckle, a million-dollar movie star, was accused of killing Virginia Rappe, an actress, after a party in 1921. The case was sensationalized by the media and involved a blackmailer who claimed to witness the assault.
Sep 3, 2011 · In 1921, movie star Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle attended a party at which an actress died, sparking Hollywood's first major scandal. The mystery remains.
