Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
July 7, 1891
Died
September 9, 1921 (age 30)
Place of Birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Also Known As
Virginia Caroline Rappe
Virginia 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
Film
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
Self (archive footage)
2007
Film
The Punch of the Irish
The Object of Attention
1920
Film
Hollywood Scandals and Tragedies
1988
Film
The Kick in High Life
Party Guest
1920
Film
Murders of Hollywood
Self (archive footage)
2003
Film
Wet and Warmer
Hotel Guest
1920
Film
A Twilight Baby
1920
Film
An Adventuress
Vanette
1920
Film
The Isle of Love
Vanette
1922
Film
His Musical Sneeze
Lucy Butts
1919
Film
A Game Lady
A Different Kind of Game
1921
Filmography
2007FilmWhy Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinemaas Self (archive footage)2003FilmMurders of Hollywoodas Self (archive footage)1988FilmHollywood Scandals and Tragedies1922FilmThe Isle of Loveas Vanette1921FilmA Game Ladyas A Different Kind of Game1920FilmThe Punch of the Irishas The Object of Attention1920FilmWet and Warmeras Hotel Guest1920FilmThe Kick in High Lifeas Party Guest1920FilmAn Adventuressas Vanette1920FilmA Twilight Baby1919FilmHis Musical Sneezeas Lucy Butts