Virginia Rappe

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.

Known For

Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema

Hollywood Scandals and Tragedies

An Adventuress

Murders of Hollywood

The Kick in High Life

The Punch of the Irish

His Musical Sneeze

The Isle of Love

All Movies (11)

• Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema2007 · as Self (archive footage)
• Murders of Hollywood2003 · as Self (archive footage)
• Hollywood Scandals and Tragedies1988 · as (archive footage) (uncredited)
• The Isle of Love1922 · as Vanette
• A Game Lady1921 · as A Different Kind of Game
• The Punch of the Irish1920 · as The Object of Attention
• Wet and Warmer1920 · as Hotel Guest
• The Kick in High Life1920 · as Party Guest
• An Adventuress1920 · as Vanette
• A Twilight Baby1920
• His Musical Sneeze1919 · as Lucy Butts