^Lot 919 Roscoe ‘Fatty’ Arbuckle

Rotund motion picture actor and director (1887-1933). In 1921, at the peak of his fame, Arbuckle was accused of complicity in the death of actress Virginia Rappe after a wild party. He was acquitted of manslaughter, but the scandal ruined his career. Vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 9.5 Melbourne Spurr photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Joe Kaunas, Sincerely yours, Roscoe Arbuckle, July 9th, 1927, Cleveland, Ohio.” Tack holes to each corner, three punch holes to left side, missing both lower corner tips, and a few scattered light surface marks, otherwise very good condition.