Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle: A Bio-Bibliography (Bio-Bibliographies in the Performing Arts) [Hardcover]

Robert Young (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0313265372 | ISBN-13: 978-0313265372 | Publication Date: June 30, 1994 | Edition: annotated edition

Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle had an interesting and varied career as a vaudeville monologist, musical comedy star, and silent film comedian, writer, director, and producer. He was also the subject of scandal, having been accused of rape and murder in 1921. Though he was never indicted on these charges and was acquitted of manslaughter, his reputation was tarnished and the incident is alluded to even today. This book draws upon extensive research to provide an objective record of his life and work. The biography portion of the volume overviews Arbuckle's many accomplishments and sheds light on his controversial life. Much of the material in the book comes from exclusive sources, such as the tape-recorded memoirs of Arbuckle's first wife and the author's recent, lengthy correspondence with the comedian's third wife and widow. Also included are two interviews with Arbuckle from 1916 and 1931, and a 1931 article about the path of his career after his scandal. The bulk of the volume provides entries for Arbuckle's theater and film work. These entries provide cast listings, plot summaries, and critical commentary. An extensive annotated bibliography lists books and articles of additional interest.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“Young's bio-bibliography is an essential starting point for any future research on Arbuckle. In addition to the standard components of such works (e.g., filmography, videography, theater credits), Young offers a substantial biographical section that incorporates exclusive interviews with Arbuckle's first and third wives. The work includes an excellent chronology covering Arbuckle's life and career and a serviceable index. Recommended for academic libraries supporting a film studies curriculum.”–ARBA 95

About the Author

ROBERT YOUNG, JR. is a free-lance writer, and has worked as a theatrical press agent, wire service correspondent, newspaper and magazine editor, radio and television writer, and corporate advertising executive.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 328 pages
• Publisher: Greenwood Press; annotated edition edition (June 30, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0313265372
• ISBN-13: 978-0313265372
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,477,061 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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