Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle

A Biography of the Silent Film Comedian, 1887-1933

Häftad, Engelska, 2005

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Beskrivning

Fatty Arbuckle's 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 Arbuckle's 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.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2005-08-12
Mått:152 x 229 x 13 mm
Vikt:336 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:255
Förlag:McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN:9780786422777

Utforska kategorier

Skådespelare och artister inom Kultur
Biografi: konst och underhållning inom Biografier
Film inom Kultur

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Recensioner i media

“[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.

Innehållsförteckning

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 Roscoe’s Rooms 14. The Arbuckle Trials 15. Retribution 16. New Beginnings, Old Problems Notes Bibliography Index