Virginia was buried at Hollywood Forever cemetery in Los Angeles. Your password must be at least 8 characters, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. In 1921, movie star Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle attended a party at which an actress died, sparking Hollywood's first major scandal. That’s not how victims of a crime, or even a crime not proven should be remembered, the dead can’t defend themselves. He was banned from the screen for quite some time and even when he returned he had to go under an assumed name to get work. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle, Actor: The Butcher Boy. My innocence of the hideous charge preferred against me has been proved… Try again. Virginia Rappe was human, had faults, and is generally not remembered fondly by history: however, consider this … at the time of her death, she was engaged to one of her old directors at Keystone, Henry Lehrman. To add a flower, click the “Leave a Flower” button. In 1913, at the age of 26, Arbuckle hit the big time when he signed with Mack Sennett's Keystone Film Company and became one of the Keystone Kops. His life was changed forever in 1912 when he met Mack Sennett, the owner of Keystone Film Company. He died just as he was expecting a … Call us 24/7 for questions or an instant quote: 6000 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038. It was disclosed by Sacramento Bee on November 1st, 2018 that Robert "Bob" Mosher passed on in Arbuckle, California. But by the late 1920s, he was getting steady work as a director. How could have so many abortions in your teenage years have been anything but rough? GREAT NEWS! We’ve updated the security on the site. Notably, hefty actors John Belushi, John Candy, and Chris Farley have all died suddenly after being considered for the role. "Arbuckle’s New Comedy a Scream," The Logan Republican (Logan, Utah), January 09, 1919, Page PAGE FIVE, Image 5. Failed to report flower. Sample Articles from Chronicling America: "Roscoe (Fatty) Arbuckle," Warren Sheaf (Warren, Minnesota), October 24, 1917, Image 5. You are remembered. Virginia found work – leading towards the stardom she so desperately wanted – with the First National film company, releasing such films as The Punch of the Irish, Wet and Warmer, Kick in High Life, Twilight Baby, and Game Lady. The Comique Film Corporations was created to accommodate Arbuckles's films. Stuart Oderman, Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle: A Biography of the Silent Film Comedian, 1887-1933, McFalrald, 1994. Murder in Hollywood: How an arrest destroyed Fatty Arbuckle’s career. The tabloid press went after him with a vengeance. English More than 8,000 people attended her funeral including actress Mildred Harris. When all was said and done, however, Arbuckle was acquitted in his third trial, on April 12, 1922. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Robert "Bob"'s life.. On September 9, 1921, the death of a young movie actress named Virginia Rappe would make newspaper headlines around the world. Arbuckle’s house stood in the background, probably to the right about where that law office is now, and/or the funeral home next to it. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. He had recently signed a deal with Paramount Pictures for a whopping $1 million (about $13 million today), an unheard-of sum at the time. When he was just a year old, he and his family moved to California. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Roscoe grew into an overweight child and local children gave him the nickname of "Fatty" which stuck with him for all his life. Roscoe Conkling "Fatty" Arbuckle (b. Instead of remembering Ms. Rappe for her career and life, she is maligned by unproven rumors of multiple abortions, STIs, and “hysterics”, as well as being blamed for her own death that was very likely the result of sexual assault. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Try again later. In 1916, Roscoe joined Paramount Studios and was offered complete artistic control of all his films. One of the invited guests, among many, was Virginia Rappe. Although most of us who watch movies and study films only know you from the horrible events that surrounded your death, I would like to say a prayer on behalf of your soul, a beautiful girl who was only seeking love and happiness in a world of illusion. She had died in the hospital after the party of a ruptured bladder. She is remembered, chiefly, for being the impetus behind the demise of one of the most storied careers in the silent film era. You can still file a request but no one will be notified. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 20 photos to this memorial. Try again later. Two days later, voluntary and state mandated bans were imposed on Arbuckle's movies. There is a problem with your email/password. Failed to delete memorial. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. If a new volunteer signs up in your requested photo location, they may see your existing request and take the photo. "Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle ," The Clovis News (Clovis, NM), February 27, 1919, Image 10. This account has been disabled. You had the misfortune of meeting the wrong men too early in your life. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. On Labor Day Weekend in 1921, Roscoe decided to take a break in San Francisco with a bunch of friends. He also mentored Charlie Chaplin and discovered Buster Keaton and Bob Hope. Also an additional 2 volunteers within fifty miles. GREAT NEWS! One of the invited guests, among many, was Virginia Rappe. Verify and try again. Dearest Virginia, Also an additional volunteer within fifty miles. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. As for Fatty, never did like him, never found him funny. Ms Rappe – I am so sorry for the assault and character assassination you endured. But his film career was over. There was an error deleting this problem. He attracted all sorts of attention, often negative, for his body mass. It is possible that the company (at the time, First National was among the elite of film producers) was grooming her for big things – however, Virginia’s final trip, to San Francisco, ended all her dreams, and began one man’s nightmare. Resend Activation Email. Born in Smith Center, Kansas, on March 24, 1887, his family moved to California when he was a year old. Sorry! I pray that God and His angels are watching over you now as you rest in eternal peace. The scandal surrounding Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle and the death of Virginia Rappe played into many of the anxieties of the general public in the early 1920’s. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. THE LONG FALL OF ROSCOE "FATTY" ARBUCKLE. After two mistrials Fatty Arbuckle was acquitted of all charges but his career and reputation were destroyed. By the age of 16, she was working as an artist’s model, and was a commercial model for a number of Chicago department stores; this led her to try her hand at Hollywood stardom. Chiara. We are continuing to attempt to make the world a safer place for women, but still have far to go. It is sad to think that a year prior,, Olive Thomas Pickford would die tragically and her husband Jack Pickford ( Mary,s brother) admitted he contemplated suicide by jumping over the side of the ship which brought his wife,s body back to the U.S. from Paris, France, the same age as Virginia . Please reset your password. Arbuckle was one of the screen’s major stars when he was charged with the rape and resulting death of Virginia. New York, New York County (Manhattan), New York, USA. Try again later. Roscoe Conkling "Fatty" Arbuckle was an American silent film actor, comedian, director, and screenwriter. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Arbuckle became wildly popular and soon headlined films with Mabel Normand, Mack Sennett's girlfriend. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Would be good of you to remove that paragraph. Fatty Arbuckle was a highly successful silent film era actor. I want to add some positive comments I found pre scandal in magazines and paper’s regarding Virginia, when the wording went from “Watch Virginia Rappe” “Vaudeville fan since childhood” “Society Girl” “Wholesome” regarding her film “A Twilight Baby”” “So clever has she proven herself” to post Arbuckle party to “Notorius party girl” to “a destitute and friendless extra girl” in later publications. A system error has occurred. © 2021 Hollywood Forever & Hollywood Funeral Home FD#1651 • All Rights Reserved, Select your preferences and we will get back to you within 24 hours. Arbuckle Obituaries. On September 5, 1921, Roscoe Conkling Arbuckle, known as “Fatty”, a known comedian, actor, director and screen writer, and two others rented three rooms in the St. Francis Hotel. Sadly, these facts were not widely known at the time of her death: ironically, many of the questions surrounding the controversy could have been answered by them. Eleven years later, despite being exonerated by a jury, he died of a heart attack at age 46 as an outcast. Roscoe died of a heart attack in 1933. 2. 1933- Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle, US actor (Keystone comedies), died at 46. By the mid-1910s, she found work at the famed Keystone lot, where she worked for directors Fred Fischback and Henry “Pathe” Lehrman. He was reknown for his impressive comedic talent and singing abilities, as well as his incredible size. If there was but one actor more famous than Arbuckle, it was Charlie Chaplin. Love from Canada. We have set your language to Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle was the highest-paid actor in the world in 1921. He was free, but his career was over, and he died in 1933 never having approached his former popularity. He mentored He was buried in Seattle's Lake View Cemetery, in full view of both the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges. He was only 46 years old. Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle had long been a performer. By 1932, he had worked his way back in front of the camera, but it was too late. He also starred in films with Buster Keaton, who became his life long best friend, and Charlie Chaplin. Arbuckle secured a suite of three rooms (1219, 1220, and 1221) on the 12th floor of the hotel, and at one point during the festivities, Arbuckle and Rappe retreated to one of the bedrooms. "Fatty" Arbuckle . Born in Smith Center, Kansas, on March 24, 1887, his family moved to California when he was a year old. how sad. Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle was the highest-paid actor in the world. Addie McPhail, a former Hollywood actress who became the third and last wife of scandal-plagued silent-film comedian Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle, has died. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? At this point in time she came to know Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle who had worked at Keystone with her fiance Henry Lehrman. She said “Be Original-Every Girl Can Be That” Source: The San Francisco call. Jan 03, 1913, Page 7, Image 7. Instantly, rumors began to spread, and fingers pointed toward the last person seen alive with Virginia: Roscoe Arbuckle. Even more lurid accounts had Roscoe violating Virginia with a champagne bottle. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle I found on Findagrave.com. We have 2 volunteers within fifty miles of your requested photo location. Please contact Find a Grave at support@findagrave.com if you need help resetting your password. Mosher was 96 years old and was born in Little Fals, NJ. or don't show this again—I am good at figuring things out. Between the ages of 14 and 16, she is reported to have had between three and five abortions, and reports point towards her giving birth to a baby girl in 1910. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. During a party held on Labor Day, September 5, 1921, in Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle 's suite at the St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco, Rappe allegedly suffered a trauma. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. She died four days later on September 9 from a ruptured bladder and secondary peritonitis. Virginia Rappe, it would seem, grabbed controversy by the tail, and never looked back. GREAT NEWS! Rooms 1219 and 1221 were for them, and room 1220 was to be used for a party room. 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