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Virginia Rappe

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Virginia Rappe

Born July 7, 1891 · Chicago, Illinois, USA

Died September 9, 1921 · aged 30

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

The Isle of LoveThe Isle of Love · 1922
The Isle of Love
1922
MovieComedyDrama
A 1922 re-edit of Fred J. Balshofer’s earlier feature—shot in 1918 as Over the Rhine and released in 1920 as An Adventuress—this version was issued to capitalize on Rudolph Valentino’s sudden stardom. The cut boosts Valentino’s presence through repeated/enlarged shots, looping and out-takes, and reframes the story in a tropical island setting; it’s widely regarded as a cash-in reissue.
The Casting CouchThe Casting Couch · 1995
The Casting Couch
★ 8.31995
MovieDocumentary
An unprecedented anthology of never-before-told true stories by and about some of Hollywood's most interesting stars, legends, and wannabes, and takes readers inside Hollywood's inner sanctum to show how casting decisions are made, who makes them, and who has the final word.
Hollywood Scandals and TragediesHollywood Scandals and Tragedies · 1988
Hollywood Scandals and Tragedies
1988
MovieDocumentaryCrime
Famous Hollywood Scandals and Tragedies
Wet and WarmerWet and Warmer · 1920
Wet and Warmer
★ 10.01920
MovieComedy
Silent comedy featuring the Chaplin-esque Heinie Conklin. The ill-fated Virginia Rappe appears as a hotel guest.
A Twilight BabyA Twilight Baby · 1920
A Twilight Baby
★ 9.01920
MovieComedy
An AdventuressAn Adventuress · 1920
An Adventuress
★ 7.01920
MovieDramaComedy
Filmed by Fred J. Balshofer in 1918 as the anti-German war drama Over the Rhine, the project was reshaped and released in 1920 as An Adventuress—a cross-dressing caper set in the fictional republic of Alpania and headlined by female-impersonation star Julian Eltinge, with early appearances by Rudolph Valentino and Virginia Rappe. The film was later re-edited and reissued in 1922 as The Isle of Love.
The Punch of the IrishThe Punch of the Irish · 1920
The Punch of the Irish
★ 7.01920
MovieComedy
His Musical SneezeHis Musical Sneeze · 1919
His Musical Sneeze
★ 6.31919
MovieComedy
A young man goes into the woods to hunt rabbits, and winds up getting mixed up with a dog, a lion and a beautiful woman.

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