Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle: A Biography of the Silent Film Comedian, 1887-1933 by S

Description: Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle by Stuart Oderman Fatty Arbuckles career ended amidst allegations that he raped and caused the death of a starlet named Virginia Rappe. Interviews with many of Arbuckles contemporaries and extensive research inform this serious study of the once-fabled comedian. The details of the Rappe trial and his life afterwards are also provided. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Fatty Arbuckles career came to a sudden halt amidst allegations that he raped and caused the death of a young starlet named Virginia Rappe. Though he was acquitted, the comedian, who was at one time second in popularity only to Charlie Chaplin, was ruined. Interviews with many of Arbuckles contemporaries (including Minta Durfee, his first wife) and extensive research inform this serious study of the once-fabled comedian. His early days in the Keystone comedies and his relationship with Chaplin are recounted. The details of the Rappe trial and his life afterwards are also provided. Author Biography The late Stuart Oderman was an internationally acclaimed silent film pianist. He lived in New Jersey. Table of Contents Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction 1. Endings and Beginnings 2. First Steps to First Love 3. Touring 4. Keystone Comedy 5. Charlie Chaplin Makes His Entrance 6. Madcap Mabel 7. Going East 8. Roscoe Goes to Paramount 9. A New Talent Arrives 10. No Dogs, No Actors! 11. On Their Own 12. The Best Show in Town 13. Up in Roscoes Rooms 14. The Arbuckle Trials 15. Retribution 16. New Beginnings, Old Problems Notes Bibliography Index Review "[a] fascinating biography...an invaluable and thorough historical perspective...highly recommended"—Choice; "a good read that will satisfy any fan of these early movie stars"—Sullivan County Democrat; "fascinating first-hand accounts...vividly captures the personal side of the people in the world of early film comedy"—Past Times. Review Quote "Fascinating...invaluable...thorough...highly recommended" Details ISBN0786422777 Author Stuart Oderman Short Title ROSCOE FATTY ARBUCKLE Language English ISBN-10 0786422777 ISBN-13 9780786422777 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2005 Subtitle A Biography of the Silent Film Comedian, 1887-1933 Place of Publication Jefferson, NC Country of Publication United States Residence East Orange, NJ, US Birth 1940 Edition New edition DOI 10.1604/9780786422777 AU Release Date 2005-07-29 NZ Release Date 2005-07-29 UK Release Date 2005-08-31 Pages 255 DEWEY 791.43028092 Audience General Audience Age 18 Publisher McFarland & Co Inc Publication Date 2005-08-12 Imprint McFarland & Co Inc Illustrations photos, notes, bibliography, index US Release Date 2005-08-12 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:135083487;

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