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One of the most tragic figures in movie history was Roscoe (Fatty) Arbuckle. Arbuckle was among the most popular figures in silent comedy until his career abruptly ended in scandal in 1921. He was accused of sexually assaulting actress Virginia Rappe at a party at a San Francisco hotel on Labor Day. (Rappe died shortly thereafter of a ruptured bladder.) Arbuckle was tried twice for murder; both times the trials resulted in hung juries. Most film history buffs believe Arbuckle was innocent and was the victim of malicious gossip. Nevertheless his career ended because of the adverse publicity. He died a broken man 12 years later at age 46.
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Added: 16th November 2007
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The Keystone Cops were a regular feature in Mack Sennett's silent Keystone comedies. Their heyday was between 1912 and 1917. The ensemble that played the comical police force changed from film to film. (Many were per diem actors who remain unknown to this day.) Ford Sterling usually played the police chief. In this still photo silent screen buffs will recognize Roscoe Arbuckle and Edgar Kennedy.
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Added: 8th May 2008
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