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Virginia Rappe

Virginia Rappe

Known for

Acting

Born

July 7, 1891

Birthplace

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Died

September 9, 1921 (aged 30)

Biography

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.

Best known work

Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema

Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema

2007
His Musical Sneeze

His Musical Sneeze

1919
The Casting Couch

The Casting Couch

1995
An Adventuress

An Adventuress

1920
Murders of Hollywood

Murders of Hollywood

2003
Wet and Warmer

Wet and Warmer

1920
A Twilight Baby

A Twilight Baby

1920
The Punch of the Irish

The Punch of the Irish

1920
The Kick in High Life

The Kick in High Life

1920
A Game Lady

A Game Lady

1921

Filmography

  1. 2007

    Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema

    as Self (archive footage)

  2. 2003

    Murders of Hollywood

    as Self (archive footage)

  3. 1995

  4. 1988

    Hollywood Scandals and Tragedies

    as (archive footage) (uncredited)

  5. 1922

  6. 1921

    A Game Lady

    as A Different Kind of Game

  7. 1920

    The Punch of the Irish

    as The Object of Attention

  8. 1920

    Wet and Warmer

    as Hotel Guest

  9. 1920

    The Kick in High Life

    as Party Guest

  10. 1920

    An Adventuress

    as Vanette

  11. 1920

  12. 1919

    His Musical Sneeze

    as Lucy Butts

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