Hollywood Forever Cemetery's Famous Citizens

Jeff and Sarah spend a few hours at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery to hunt for graves of some notable celebrities. Interesting stories of many will be told along the way.
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[@RedneckTaZ]

Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle did not rape Virginia Rappe. He was charged in very flimsy evidence and went through two mistrials until he was found not guilty in a third trial. In the jury's verdict in the third trial the jurors went so far as to include in their findings that: "Acquittal is not enough for Roscoe Arbuckle. We feel that a great injustice has been done him. We feel also that it was only our plain duty to give him this exoneration, under the evidence, for there was not the slightest proof adduced to connect him in any way with the commission of a crime. He was manly throughout the case and told a straightforward story on the witness stand, which we all believed. The happening at the hotel was an unfortunate affair for which Arbuckle, so the evidence shows, was in no way responsible. We wish him success and hope that the American people will take the judgment of fourteen men and woman who have sat listening for thirty-one days to evidence, that Roscoe Arbuckle is entirely innocent and free from all blame." Arbuckle was charged with having alcohol at the party Rappe was at (during Prohibition) and the cost of lawyers for the trials broke him financially.

[@jasonmay2023]

I came here to say the same thing!

[@jenjeepers]

@@jasonmay2023me too!

[@LeeTheVet]

Yes, and Virginia had what we call now, "Pre-existing conditions". I am not sure if there was such a medical term when she died in 1921. Nonetheless, Arbuckle was blacklisted in Hollywood and never really recovered from this trial.

[@rogerhodgkinson5443]

It is ironic that you can’t film the graves of people who became famous for being filmed.

[@martiwest1753]

But, YOU CAN do it! Arthur Dark has beendoing it for years on his channel Hollywood Graveyard Tours.

[@kermitdefrog.8332]

@@martiwest1753 They say no but people do it anyway.

[@jerrykecken8458]

You implied The Arbuckle had something to do with the death of Virginia Rappe. This is totally false. Virtually the only indisputable facts seem to be that on September 5, 1921, there was a party at the St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco where alcohol was in abundance (despite Prohibition laws) and that both Arbuckle, then age 33, and a woman named Virginia Rappe were in attendance. Then, at some point during the revelry, Arbuckle and Rappe were briefly in the same hotel room together. But when Arbuckle left the room, Rappe remained lying on the bed “writhing in pain.” Four days later, she was dead of a ruptured bladder. Another partygoer soon accused Fatty Arbuckle of raping and killing her and he was tried three different times for those crimes. But the first two trials ended with hung juries and the third ended with an acquittal. The partygoer later recant his statement. Whatever happened that night, Virginia Rappe’s condition had still not improved three days afterward. It was then that she was taken to a hospital where doctors originally thought she had alcohol poisoning from the bootleg liquor. But as it turned out, she had peritonitis resulting from a ruptured bladder likely caused by her pre-existing condition.

[@sodguy69]

He still gets blamed for her death even today Ive read comments from people who still think he’s responsible I still believe he’s innocent

[@m.e.c.1007]

@@sodguy69 Right, everyone just wants to believe the worst about people. Sad world we live in.

[@paulmcwilliams1709]

@@sodguy69 And his reputation was ruined because of this and he couldn't get any work. So sad. :-(

[@buffalochic1974]

Thank you Jerry for saying that. I can't believe that Arbuckle is still blamed for this. It was all lies so two women could black mail him. RIP Mr Arbuckle

[@bertiepimplebum5633]

Prohibition was in place here. Indulging in any illegal activity does not get a good result. This applies today, too. Save yourself from stupidity. (UK)

[@HollywoodGraham]

Sad to see so many young stars having passed away but Hollywood is a ruthless business and leaves many damaged lives.

[@Dive-Bar-Casanova]

It's essential to have an exit strategy in place when kids enter show biz. Keep that exit strategy in the conversation all the time. It's a segway into their future prevents a cold shock. Kids careers end and work in the TMZ usually dries up around age 14 to 16.

[@gladams55]

You clearly don’t know the details of what happened.

[@InfamousCrimeLocations]

Mickey Rooney= It's a MAD, MAD, MAD, MAD WORLD. One of the greatest movies I have seen him in

[@tomkiser1418]

So well put!!! He shined in that movie!!!

[@ruthbudden393]

NATIONAL VELVET with Liz Taylor Andy Hardy

[@lacertagaming8725]

Unfortunately, Hollywood Forever's policy is that if you want to film there you have to get permission and pay them as well. It is quite an unscrupulous act from them profiting from the people buried there who already paid them (handsomely I'm certain) to be laid to rest there.

[@LesterMoore]

Should have bribed the so called security guard. It's the way of Hollywood.

[@m.e.c.1007]

Helps them keep the place nice as well. Costs a lot to maintain these places.

[@doombuggywa]

Yes but it is private property and people who go there and put it on KZbin are also making money off of their private property.. so it's only right and fair that they go through the proper channels before they record for commercial use

[@Lilaa86]

😱😱😱😱😱😱 what?!

[@gloriahanes6490]

I am sure the money goes to the upkeep of the property in order for the graves to be maintained.

[@MrHeadbanger366]

Peter Finch was the first actor to win an Oscar posthumously. Heath Ledger was the second.

[@roam4fun853]

Great segment and really brought back many memories. At least you didn’t get fined for not wearing a mask!😀

[@billyhensley592]

I like the way you take the time to explain each and every one of the actors and actresses great job Jeff

[@CleveIndians]

Agreed...well done on this video

[@GraveTime]

Jeff, I think it took me about an hour to find Peter Lorrie's grave. I've been to Hollywood Forever Cemetery probably about a dozen times and only once were they complete Nazis about me taking pictures. All the other times they didn't care. The most notorious celebrity Cemetery against photography and filming is holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City. I've been kicked out of there once. Jordan The Lion and Adam The Woo have both been kicked out of there for filming. However I think Westwood Memorial Park is the best celebrity Cemetery to visit. They don't care if you take pictures or film as long as your respectful.

[@Lilaa86]

Really? I don’t know about this.. I’m in shock. If I want to do a pic o a small video I have to ask and pay? Hollywood graveyard channel how can do his vlog? Paying the cemeteries ? I can’t understand, who watching me in the moment that I do a pic with the phone for example? I don’t think there is a Costant and frequently security around the cemetery ... 🧐🤔 here in Italy this cemetery law don’t exists.. and we have also many many and lots of artists of music culture history and movie ...

[@jthyme7940]

Wow, I haven't been to LA since 1997 and I have visited all the great cemeteries there and never had a problem taking photos or videos. Maybe things were different 20+ years ago.

[@harrisonmantooth3647]

You two, Jeff & Sarah, have given us another wonderful episode of The History Hunters. Some of the actors and actresses you showcased, I remember well. Quite a few of them were way before my time and, I never cared much for the Silent films although, I always enjoyed watching Laurel and Hardy and, Buster Keaton. Thanks again for sharing another wonderful and informative video. Stan

[@robertloken8613]

Can't video tape???? When they start that? Your's is about the 100th one I've seen of this cemetery.

[@yepme6484]

You never see no homeless people sleeping at cemeteries there's grass to sleep on and it's quiet

[@mikes3174]

Excellent as always. Thank you Jeff and Sarah!

[@CuppaTeaandaSliceoCake]

Lovely tribute ... many kind thanks.

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you enjoyed it! I liked this video!

[@ralphalessandra2604]

The turtles are real. Everyone vlogs all of the Hollywood cemeteries including myself. I get warned and when they leave I continue. Who wants snapshots of stars who passed.

[@quicksilver2510]

This must have been filmed before the lake was drained and cleaned.

[@carolgillis5265]

Thanks for the tour

[@saralopez9965]

Hi Jeff and Sarah...my mother was a big fan of Tyrone Power she said he was the most handsomest man she had ever seen. My father took us to Hollywood Forever the day of his funeral just so my mother could see his casket. She is 91 and still says Tyrone was so handsome.

[@Lilaa86]

Romina Power his daughter is a famous singer and actress here in Italy, more singer than actress, she was in duo with his ex husband Albano.

[@eh-i1841]

@@Lilaa86 Albano Carrisi,is himself a very handsome man.

[@paulm.newitt3246]

My very dear friend, and actress Francine York passed away in 2017, and is inurned there. She was in many TV shows, from the late 1950s to 2015. :( I am always SO impressed with the research and editing you do for your excellent videos!

[@michaelgmoore5708]

Hi Paul, I thought your picture was of James Arness, Matt Dillon himself!

[@doggerproductions]

Thanks jeff and Sarah for my weekly dose of American history 🙂👍🇬🇧

[@davidreedy6669]

The security guard is wrong your allowed to record in the cemetery. Always check with the main office just to be sure. The guard is on a power trip

[@foxmulder4269]

Thanks guys, REALLY ENJOYED IT AND VERY WELL PUT TOGETHER !! ...the music, the bios, the sad and tragic stuff, you guys rock !!

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you for the glowing review! We loved your comments!

[@Johnny2Bags47]

I really did enjoy it. I'm serious

[@unbiasedobserver]

That was so interesting. Well done once again! Have a Happy New Year! I look forward to your videos! God Bless you both.

[@Bareege]

I suggest that you re-visit the information about Fatty Arbuckle and Virginia Rappe. The narrative of brutal rape was pushed by Hearst in his newspapers. Arbuckle was acquitted after 3 trials, but his career was destroyed. When Arbuckle asked Hearst why he did this to him, Hearst replied " It wasn't personal, it was just business"

[@jimbullard441]

Mickey Rooney won an award for a TV film with Dennis Quaid called BILL, based on a true story. Highly worth a watch.

[@Deutschie]

One of his best performances. Truthfully, though, he has too many best performances to list. R.I.P. Mr. Rooney.

[@Dive-Bar-Casanova]

Lake was the perfect Dagwood Bumstead.

[@greggwatkinsjr.8298]

There's so much to say, so I'll try to keep it short. My favorite Mickey Rooney's film is Pete's Dragon, he was really good in that film. I didn't know that two different actors that played Zorro are bury there, that's really cool. Thankyou Jeff and Sarah for making this video, Happy New Year, hope 2021 will be a great year for you guys.🙂

[@stabbincabbincowbboy3770]

Stars of the Resting Place indeed... His Wife Abused Him, Who Hasn’t Been Abused by the Wife Haha...That was a Good Speedy Voice... That’s Hollywood for you No Video Taping LOL 👍🏻🤠🇺🇸

[@isabelaguilar2903]

Thank you Jeff & Sarah for this Hollywood Episode.. it's too bad that the security had to ruin it.

[@doloresm7396]

That was great, I have always been intrigued by Marion Davies, I have her original postcards of her home and the ocean side castle Hearst built for her. I didn't realized she was buried at this cemetery but a beautiful resting place it is. What a beautiful, kind woman. She helped so many less fortunate souls on this earth. May She Rest in Peace. As for not being able to video there, are they afraid those who are deceased aren't looking their best? Ugh, absurd.

[@mitch5077]

"Missed it by that much!" Maxwell Smart... My Favorite Show as a Kid. The Cone of Silence cracked me up!.

[@maritzaagosto1793]

Can't say "NO" to the phone shoe . 😎

[@conditionallyunconditional5691]

I loved his Skittle Pool commercial back in the 70's. "Salesman huh? Whaddya sell?" "Skittle Pool!"

[@gladams55]

Your comments about Virginia Rappe are full of falsehood. Go back and read about what really happened.

[@HistoryHunterSarah]

She was allegedly raped by fatty Arbuckle....what is false about that?

[@gladams55]

@@HistoryHunterSarah it’s a false claim and I’d recommend Greg Merritt’s book called Room1219 that gives a full accounting of what happened and how he was wrongfully charged and ruined.

[@tikitavi7120]

Security....Ugh!

[@dsinavich5141]

Hi ! Very interesting vlog and nicely done. Thanks for your great work. Stay safe and keep on vloggin. Deborah. Winnipeg, Canada

[@MattJ1977]

Makes me wonder if its a money thing. I bet if you offered money they would let you film.

[@Jackielightning]

Thanks for the memory's (Mickey Rooney was in the movie it's a mad mad mad mad world)

[@RedneckTaZ]

Mickey Rooney was the star with Judy Garland of the "Andy Hardy" movies series. As a child star, he played "Puck" in "A Midsummer's Nights Dream" along with James Cagney, Olivia de Havalind and a long list of starts. Rooney had one of the longest careers in Hollywood in history.

[@Dive-Bar-Casanova]

Cary Grant always said Rooney was the best actor in Hollywood.

[@davec9244]

thank you , truly ,the golden years of Hollywood !

[@rabfallon4507]

0:39 That whole fence was hand made by me and my son 5 year ago . The Johnny Ramone is only a statue . His ashes won't be in there till his wife dies. Dee Dee Ramone is about 100 feet away . You also missed Chris Cornell beside the Johnny Ramone statue .

[@409rommel]

Good stuff buddy! I dont curse the ads on your videos anymore... I just deal with em😂

[@jbenziggy]

That’s all we can do ... is deal with them. I watch KZbin videos too! Even have to watch ads on my own videos. Ha ha! Thanks for putting up with them!

[@JaimeExploring]

Hello Jeff & Sarah, when visiting Hollywood Forever Cemetery I was approached by a Security Guard, he noticed my camera and he kindly asked me about my visit. He shared to be respectful of the surroundings and made mention about the Celebrity Map. We talked about the picture taking and videoing of the Cemetery. He stated, there number one Issue is, people bringing attention to themselves, meaning the use of tripods, selfie sticks, walking the grounds doing loud narration's. Please, I'm not saying you brought attention to yourselves and you don't do loud narration's, just wanted to share my experience with the Security Guard. Happy Safe New Year to you both, Thank You for sharing the history.

[@SusanGK1]

We always enjoy your videos! Thank you for doing such a great job presenting them.

[@mr.grinch4113]

Please do more cemetery videos.

[@JMVideos7676]

Johnny Ramone rocked. All the members of that band died much too soon. Thanks for this fantastic trip down memory lane with all the background information on the actors and actresses interred at this park.

[@keithjohnson5398]

As I recall, from many visits there, the turtles in the pond/lake are real.

[@HistoryHunterSarah]

They sat motionless for so long it was hard to tell.

[@marygarner5249]

NO Harm really Appreciate you most of us will never get to go ourselves thank you

[@Slick2462]

Great video! Jeff and Sarah have a Happy New Year. Fun and information doesn't get any better. Look forward to more forays!😊👍

[@grimfan2109]

yes the turtles on the rocks are real.

[@QuincyDisneyVegan]

Years ago, Hollywood Forever sold maps of where the stars are buried, and they had a paid guided tour docent that took small groups on a brisk 90 minute walking tour. My guess is that they probably hired the rent-a-cop to chase videographers away after a decline in sales for their maps and tours became noticeable. To Hollywood Forever I say, "GET OVER IT! Out with the old. In with the new!!"

[@tombrown5830]

Thanks again Jeff great video 🤙

[@cameronmccreary4758]

Jeff, the spelling of Jacob using an I was the original Latin spelling since the Latin alphabet didn't have any "J". J came into being about 1633 in the English alphabet.

[@charlesnye1736]

Great Jeff, Sarah. I hope to get there myself someday. (to visit, not permanently!)

[@claired3764]

Sorry but that made me chuckle out loud 😆

[@QuincyDisneyVegan]

Ignore that security guard!! HUNDREDS of people have videotaped inside Hollywood Forever cemetery. You aren't the first and you won't be the last. Keep doing it.

[@PaulewingStHelens]

Fascinating video. Thanks so much.

[@peggylauer6018]

Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland movies were popular. Andy Hardy movies..

[@aaronandrews3059]

Fun video. Love seeing all the blurbs about each star. According to their website, no filming due to a privacy policy. The cemetery is private property so they can make what ever rules they want.

[@philcox3671]

Great video Jeff and Sarah very interesting,

[@oldermusiclover]

Fatty was found NOT GUILTY twice but his film career was never the same after wards

[@clarapaolinelli2063]

Valentino was born in Italy he was Italian, not of Italian decent.

[@CassySoSassy]

Cant video tape? That’s silly. Thanks for posting this. What a beautiful cemetery.

[@superscary9462]

That's crazy you can't film in there everybody buried there lived to be filmed and photographed

[@peggylauer6018]

Babes in Arms with Judy Garland .. Mickey Rooney \

[@teresatrue8719]

Thanks Jeff and Sarah for your video of Hollywood Forever Cemetery. It is one of my favorites because my favorite actor is buried there Tyrone Power. I would love to come as see it for myself, but I don't think that will be possible. Keep up the good work.

[@sandraponce9895]

Hi Teresa..I know it's been a while since you commented here. My mother was also a big fan of Tyrone. When he died my mother was heartbroken. My mother is very shy but told my father she wanted to go to his funeral. The three of us went and I remember my mother hiding behind a palm tree at the cemetery peeking at everything going on. My mother is 93 now but still remembers everything about this day like it was yesterday. I don't think many people remember who Tyrone Power is but my mother and I will never forget.

[@deputyfestus4163]

Don Adams was also the Voice of Tennessee tuxedo and his Tales

[@oldmcdonald9582]

you need to read more history on virginia rappe. she had a pre existing condition before she got to fattys . he had an attack and fatty was trying to help her . it was a confidante of hers that claimed the rape . she saw an oppotunity to get money from fatty and she claimed he raped miss rappe . it tool 3 trials but he was found not guilty when the truth came out . the judge even apologized to fatty for everything he had been thru

[@cristiancruz5079]

Hi both of you...Thanks for the video, I really enjoy the tour. Speaking of the security guy, maybe they required to talk first with the cementery before do any recording. On another youtuber I follow (Hollywood Graveyard) he even made a full episode on that location without any problems. Speaking of episodes, you should do one covering all the material you have like the signed pictures for example. Of course if the material can be show publicly. Greetings to both.

[@debbiemiller8018]

One thing everyone has in common they live and they died where did they go after they die you're always pray that they met Jesus before they left😊

[@alanatolstad4824]

I was 50 yrs old when I discovered Nelson Eddy (Naughty Marietta was my first exposure!) I was glad I discovered him so late, as his fan club was massive and worldwide!---I only saw Mickey Rooney in one movie: Pete's Dragon!---If filming wasn't allowed, wouldn't you think there'd be explicit warnings in the parking area?

[@rbeech6804]

I went to a school named after Cecil B. DeMille. Cool video Little Spoon. Happy Holidays!

[@HistoryHunterSarah]

❤

[@ralphpatrick3071]

Thanks you two! Always interesting. Have a Happy New Year!

[@johnmusalo1545]

WHEN THEY GO TO HOLY CROSS CULVER CITY CALIFORNIA THEY NEVER MENTION MARIO LANZA ?

[@raynonabohrer5624]

I agree with you nothing wrong with taking a picture of a grave. You going somewhere that I cannot go and I thank you... too old to travel safely now.

[@raynonabohrer5624]

I just thought of something maybe you need to explain to these people You doing this for history and that many of your audience are old senior citizens who remember these great stars in our time. And can no longer travel. This is why I'm thanking you put doing this.

[@marygarner5249]

Hello my friend always Love your videos so interesting thank you for taking us along

[@angelahartley3212]

While i can appreciate your videos you might want to do a little research if you know whose graves you will be at. The penny left for Toto has a meaning, not just to leave him a penny.

[@jbenziggy]

We know that leaving mementos and coins is a way to remember someone. We also did a lot of research but the graves of Getty and Rooney were surprises.

[@itisbab]

My only real interaction with Mr. Rooney was that he voiced Kris Kringle in one of those Christmas claymation shows. 😃

[@ironrey8]

An interesting thing about HF is less than 15 years ago the place was a dump, largely overgrown and in dis-repair, the filming permit helps keep the place nice as there is no "perpetuity" fund like many cemeteries.

[@jbenziggy]

Yeah I visited back in the 1980s and I don’t remember it looking as nice as last year!

[@BXTR179]

Beautiful video of our favorite stars! Thank you Jeff and Sarah! I'm glad you were able to show Valerie's location. She has a beautiful view of the lake! I always think of her when I see a yellow rose. She requested having all those at her memorial to carry a yellow rose, meaning friendship and caring. I didn't know some of those graves you visited, but once you showed the photo of them, then I recognized who it was. Happy New Year!

[@faydavies8870]

Good to see Fay Wray and Don Adams graves. Fay Wray is one of my many nicknames.

[@levistubbs8949]

They seem to think they can charge you for paying your respects to the dead, shocking !

[@cherylaustin.4319]

Mickey Rooney, was in the movie National Velvet, with Liz Taylor.

[@jbenziggy]

Yes he was! Did you like that movie?

[@leahreposa4599]

This was a great tour Jeff and Sarah! I think at 0:30 you passed The Viper Room.

[@randybrown6795]

Great Video that's a beautiful cemetery Hollywood is a neat place lot of history there share a little Kentucky history my family is kin to Jesse James he would stay with my grandfather's parents Jeff and Sara you guys are awesome Randy from Kentucky.

[@barbaragraham6886]

Thank you for showing the inscription on the grave of Douglas Fairbanks. Now I know what I want written on my gravestone! :-) (Except I'd change princes to princess. :-). )

[@Corgis175]

Other vloggers have taped graves so that was bogus. Very beautiful place. Been there 2X myself but didn't see all the graves you pointed out.

[@cindykdelk7604]

Get Smart was one of my favorites. Thanks for another great trip down memory lane. I love the old Hollywood music you used, nice touch.

[@melissajensen3166]

I love cemetery vlogs. Sounds like that rent-a-cop was on a power trip. I have seen numerous videos at cemeteries. Oh well. Loved the video.

[@steveellis7174]

The guy was only doing his job. If you have an issue, blame the cemetery. They make the rules, not the security guard.

[@gladams55]

Maybe your comment has some validity but the website clearly lays out the policy for filming so don’t blame them for enforcing their rules.

[@jared1870]

Interesting that you can't videotape there. This is the second time I've viewed video of the cemetery. I guess for you history hunters it is a good thing that the security people are lax about doing their jobs. And I was thrilled to know that Sarah has watched the Wizard of Oz.

[@HistoryHunterSarah]

❤ the wizard of oz

[@user-ou4gz2pg4d]

Great touching information Jeff...as always you take the time to acknowledge others and show respect for those who have left us. Thank you lots! Yvonne.

[@michaelfrost4584]

Gee they all died young, smoking I'd say.

[@dBREZ]

Hello guys. I was looking for an email address to send a request. I just finished watching the original 1984 "The Terminator". I'm assuming that the majority of that movie was filmed in LA. The particular area I'd like to see is when the terminator goes to the house of the first Sarah Conner victim. I heard James Cameron filmed those scenes fast because he didn't had a permit to film there. Just an Idea. The film is full of areas to discover. And bonus points if you can find the underpass where Kyle and Sarah ditch the stolen car.

[@kenuber4014]

That was a nice trip down the history highway! Thanks.

[@loumartell7687]

Great! Jeff and Sarah are the best your number one fan Lou Martell

[@watchitnowison]

Oh jeez love your show ! Please check out n do the history report on TwoGuns AZ/ Canyon Diablo(Ridge) abandoned towns .. “Billy the Kid “ even hung out there .. “meaner than Dodge City n Tombstone combined” as quoted by former historians. Keep up the good work ; love the show/content👍👍👍

[@maryminott2593]

I remember Mickey Rooney in a Christmas 🎄 movie (mid to late 1980s) called It Came Upon a Midnight Clear

[@debbiem9218]

Just subscribed, looks like a great site. Exactly some policies are so archaic, most of these famous people made us laugh and/or cry and it's nice to see their final resting places. I live in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and I don't think I'll ever see this place and I appreciate the fact that you recorded these graves for us to see. Thank you!

[@oregonrain4249]

Well that was interesting. As James Stewart said in "A Wonderful Life", "May a Pox be upon those" who forbade you from filming. Ugh...

[@titchyjp]

Great video,so informative and interesting👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿.

[@lanceolson9366]

Thank you for another great episode of history hunters.

[@RedneckTaZ]

Anyone that enjoyed this I also recommend the videos of Hollywood Graveyard. Excellently shot and narrated.

[@nannybebe74]

I second that.

[@lorrainethepain]

Great video, as usual.

[@franksunden8789]

I feel as though I was with you two, thanks so much for the tour and related information, its a real trip for me to be with you, with real, relatable history, thanks again, Frank