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Virginia Rappe

Virginia Rappe

Born: 1891-07-07 • Chicago, Illinois, USA

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.

Filmography
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema poster
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
2007 • Self (archive footage)
Murders of Hollywood poster
Murders of Hollywood
2003 • Self (archive footage)
Hollywood Scandals and Tragedies poster
Hollywood Scandals and Tragedies
1988
The Isle of Love poster
The Isle of Love
1922 • Vanette
No Image
A Game Lady
1921 • A Different Kind of Game
The Punch of the Irish poster
The Punch of the Irish
1920 • The Object of Attention
Wet and Warmer poster
Wet and Warmer
1920 • Hotel Guest
The Kick in High Life poster
The Kick in High Life
1920 • Party Guest
An Adventuress poster
An Adventuress
1920 • Vanette
A Twilight Baby poster
A Twilight Baby
1920
His Musical Sneeze poster
His Musical Sneeze
1919 • Lucy Butts