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Virginia Rappe - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 07, 1891 |
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| Birthplace | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also Virginia Rappe's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Lost Generation |
| Known For | Silent film acting and her involvement in the Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle scandal. |
Intro
Virginia Rappe was an American model and silent film actress best remembered for her untimely and controversial death in 1921, which became the center of the infamous Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle scandal.
Early Life & Background
Virginia Rappe was raised in Chicago by her mother, Mabel Rappe. After her mother's death when she was 11, she lived with her grandmother. She began working as a model and fashion designer in Chicago before moving to San Francisco and eventually Los Angeles to pursue a career in film.
Career Highlights
- Started as a model in Chicago before moving to film.
- Appeared in several silent films between 1917 and 1920, including 'Paradise Garden' (1917), 'His Musical Sneeze' (1919), and 'A Twilight Baby' (1919).
- Worked with several studios within the silent film industry.
Trivia
- Her death at age 30 caused a scandal, as actor Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle was tried for manslaughter in three highly publicized trials, but was ultimately acquitted.
- The circumstances and rumors surrounding her death contributed to a wave of stricter Hollywood self-censorship.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Virginia Rappe born?
Virginia Rappe was born the 7 July 1891.
Where is Virginia Rappe from?
Chicago, Illinois, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About July 7th, 1891, in brief:
- Day of the week: July 7th, 1891 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: