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Virginia Rappe

Virginia Rappe

Zelliene Virginia Rappe (July 7, 1891 – September 9, 1921) was an American model and silent film actress. Working mostly in bit parts, Rappe died after attending a party with Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle, who was tried for manslaughter and rape in connection with her death, though he was ultimately acquitted of both charges three different times.

Known for

Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
2007 • Self (archive footage)
Murders of Hollywood
Murders of Hollywood
2003 • Self (archive footage)
Hollywood Scandals and Tragedies
Hollywood Scandals and Tragedies
1988
The Isle of Love
The Isle of Love
1922 • Vanette
A Game Lady
1921 • A Different Kind of Game
The Punch of the Irish
The Punch of the Irish
1920 • The Object of Attention
Wet and Warmer
Wet and Warmer
1920 • Hotel Guest
The Kick in High Life
The Kick in High Life
1920 • Party Guest

Full filmography

Murders of Hollywood
Murders of Hollywood
2003 • Self (archive footage)
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A Game Lady
1921 • A Different Kind of Game
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The Punch of the Irish
The Punch of the Irish
1920 • The Object of Attention
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Wet and Warmer
Wet and Warmer
1920 • Hotel Guest
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An Adventuress
An Adventuress
1920 • Vanette
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His Musical Sneeze
His Musical Sneeze
1919 • Lucy Butts
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Virginia Rappe – Biography, Known For & Filmography