
Virginia Rappe
Known for Acting · 11 credits
- Born
- 1891-07-07
- Died
- 1921-09-09
- Place of birth
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Also known as
- Virginia Caroline 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
2007
as Self (archive footage)

Murders of Hollywood
2003
as Self (archive footage)

Hollywood Scandals and Tragedies
1988
as (archive footage) (uncredited)

The Isle of Love
1922
as Vanette

His Musical Sneeze
1919
as Lucy Butts

The Punch of the Irish
1920
as The Object of Attention
Movies (11)

Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
2007
as Self (archive footage)

Murders of Hollywood
2003
as Self (archive footage)

Hollywood Scandals and Tragedies
1988
as (archive footage) (uncredited)

The Isle of Love
1922
as Vanette

His Musical Sneeze
1919
as Lucy Butts

The Punch of the Irish
1920
as The Object of Attention

The Kick in High Life
1920
as Party Guest

Wet and Warmer
1920
as Hotel Guest

A Twilight Baby
1920

An Adventuress
1920
as Vanette
A Game Lady
1921
as A Different Kind of Game
About Virginia Rappe
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. With 11 credits spanning from 1919 to 2007, Virginia Rappe has appeared in 11 films and 0 TV shows.
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Most Popular Virginia Rappe Movies
- Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema (2007) — as Self (archive footage)
- Murders of Hollywood (2003) — as Self (archive footage)
- Hollywood Scandals and Tragedies (1988) — as (archive footage) (uncredited)
- The Isle of Love (1922) — as Vanette
- His Musical Sneeze (1919) — as Lucy Butts
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