Fatty Arbuckle was a victim of the press of the day and their lurid stories of sex and murder that were proven false. The girl in question came in his room and collapsed when he wasn't there. Upon returning he called for help to no avail. He could get no work for years, finally given a bit part in a movie, but died before shooting began. A sad end for a talented comedian.
Rosco 'Fatty' Arbuckle was tried for the 'rape' and 'murder' of the young actress THREE TIMES. When he was acquitted in the third trial, the jury wrote an apology to Mr. Arbuckle, and demanded to read it into the record.
But, his reputation was ruined, and was never in a film again.
Fatty Arbuckle was a comic genius. He helped Charlie Chaplin with the more physical aspects of his early comedies, providing invaluable advice that made Charlie an early success. He is also credited with discovering Bob Hope, and helping him get his career started.
Charlie Chaplin hired Fatty Arbuckle to help with some of the gags in his later silent films, to help him financially.
It was said that Fatty Arbuckle suffered from severe shyness around women. He was a well known and very popular movie star, but when approached by women, he was scared of them.
Strangely, he was also a master at ballroom dancing. He was a heavy man, but he carried himself extremely well, and danced like he was a slender man.
It was also said that he was a kind and generous man, who was well liked by many people who counted him as a friend. None of his friends could help him when he was unjustly charged with rape and murder, though. They were forced to distance themselves from Mr. Arbuckle. His life was completely destroyed by the false charges.
