Oddywood Babylon - Fatty’s Fateful Fling - Fickle Fate Series

[@ObsoleteOddity]

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[@deniseleplatt1616]

I have never believed that he was guilty. She was already sick and her lifestyle was making it worse. Thanks Odie great video

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Thank you, Denise, much appreciated

[@janetpendlebury6808]

He did contribute to her death though by not getting aid to her, he could have had her taken to the hospital sooner or got a doctor to her sooner.

[@HyperActive7]

Regardless of what her lifestyle was, she didn't deserve to die the way she did in pain and who is to say Fatty who was also drunk didn't try to do anything to her and by the way, nobody is getting a pass including her friend who was the sneaky little snake in the grass who brought her to the party knowing she'd get smashed and knowing the guys would take advantage of that.

[@pyewackett1969]

Interstitial cystitis untreated and ignored with alcohol thrown in. From one who knows. The answer to repeated writhing pain and blown bladder. Alcohol and interstitial cystitis equal nasty internal pain spasms. Thank you for this

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Thanks for your interesting insights and positive feedback. much appreciated 😊

[@enlightenedhummingbird4764]

@@pyewackett1969 DMSO is used to treat IC. So, maybe MSM would also help...? (MSM is derived from DMSO & much easier to get.) I take MSM religiously for rheumatoid arthritis (for the last 25 years) and it's something I would not be without. It helps the body in so many ways! And Thanks, Oddy, for another great video!! 🌷🌞

[@carolseven3802]

I hope you are better now!

[@marylougeorge9890]

I believe she died of her health conditions.

[@Falafelzebub]

My Pa was performing an impersonation of Charlie Chaplin at that World Fair, and Charlie Chaplin and Fatty Arbuckle were in the audience, laughing at him. Poor Fatty. I always thought he was innocent.

[@boosqueezy2418]

@@Falafelzebub me too

[@hughjorgan5559]

I tend to agree with your assessment of what happened. Roscoe was railroaded by Maude, WR Hearst & corrupt prosecutors. That said, his “cancellation” was a response to the exposure of the film industry’s none-to wholesome off screen culture. He was the scapegoat for the whole rotten town.

[@Rosie-tv3ki]

I remember my mum telling me the fatty Arbuckle story in the early 60s, very sad and it probably wasn’t his fault, thanks for this it’s the same as what my mum told me .

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Glad you enjoyed the presentation, Rosie, thank you.

[@MrWolfsDen]

Are you the reincarnation of Sherlock Holmes ? These are such great documentaries on the hidden past , but your narrations make it so you just can't stop watching . It's so addicting . Thank you so much for all the effort and work you put into this series .

[@ObsoleteOddity]

I really appreciate that, thank you so much for the compliment! So glad you enjoyed the presentation 🙏😊

[@kimberlyortman7862]

It wasn’t his fault this happened. He didn’t kill her sister an accident and you did a great job. Good morning from United States.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you 😊

[@kimberlyortman7862]

@@ObsoleteOddity 💓❤️👻

[@breccamerie1]

In regards to the alcohol toxicity, during the Probation era, there were two notable issues that could cause poisoning. First, the federal government made sure that all industrial grade alcohol contained methanol so that, once ingested would cause sever and often fatal poisoning. Large shipments of industrial grade alcohol had been stolen and this was the governments remedy to stop the illicit practice of drinking industrial alcohol. Thousands died from this alone. The second issue arose from manufacturing 'bathtub gin', a practice that at time that could utilized galvanized steel which contains lead that can leach into the alcohol when heated. Home made liquor, also when poorly done, contains a number of poisonous chemicals that typically are removed during production in the 'heads' and 'tails' cuts of the alcohol such as acetate and ethanol, chemicals found in finger nail polish remover and anti-freeze. An ignorant distiller, or one that simply doesn't remove these cuts to increase volume and sales, might leave these in his alcohol. Street booze was a dangerous thing during the 1920s, rather like street drugs today. You never know if you are getting a good batch or one laced with methanol or toxins.

[@renee1961]

@breccamerie1 hello! This is so informative! Thank You!

[@anthonychristensen-xt5sl]

i think she died from maybe moonshine and the high alchol /methanol

[@renee1961]

Good morning, Oddie! Nice to hear you!🙋‍♀️

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Hello there!

[@bettyfeliciano7322]

What a bizarre and twisted story! This why drinking will get you into all kinds of trouble. Thank you very much for this story! Blessings always! ❤️😊🙏

[@ObsoleteOddity]

So glad you enjoyed the presentation - very much appreciated 😊

[@bettyfeliciano7322]

@@ObsoleteOddity Oh I love to watch your videos and I love to listen to you talk! 🙏❤️😊

[@Falafelzebub]

I'm sure that tunnel was for smuggling booze. If you have the money, you can get away with stuff like building tunnels. My step mom had an illegal underground wine cellar built under her and my dad's home in Carmel, CA that the builder managed to hide from inspection. They couldn't get approval for it, but she had it built anyway. There's a story about the ghost of a young lady killed during a booze run at Moss Beach, CA, when the prohibition was in effect. She is said to haunt the beach and the Moss Beach Distillery.

[@renee1961]

I admit, this Case fascinates me. Thank You for covering it! You're Always 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@ObsoleteOddity]

You are so welcome, that's so nice of you.

[@heidichilders6007]

Ty for uploading this video. I absolutely love your channel ❤

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Thank you so much!

[@donnablack6280]

I agree with your theory, and the attempted cover-up of the initial autopsy suggests something similar. A lot of nasty people trying to stitch up Mr Arbuckle!

[@yvonnepeltier9815]

Thank you for this, Oddie! Beautifully presented, as always. I think Fatty Arbuckle was innocent of doing Virginia Rappe any harm. It's a shame she died in such terrible pain and he was blamed and it ruined his career and his life

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you 😊

[@OGxCSH]

Cheers Oddie...was waiting for the new one! Big ups from Southern California bruv!!!

[@ObsoleteOddity]

I hope you enjoy it, my friend, thank you!

[@MissDsPlace]

I personally feel Virginia Rappe had been suffering from Chronic Cystitis for quite sometime and her life was coming to an end due to all the neglect of this condition and consumption of alcohol, Fatty was basically at the wrong place at the wrong time and it proved fatal for her life and fatal for his career. Alcohol consumption makes the bladder swell and the urine becomes more acidic. it's called "Painful bladder syndrome", people with this condition get mild to severe pain, so imagine adding alcohol to the situation, ..that's asking for trouble!..I feel bad for Fatty, but also for the pain that poor woman must of endured just by having the condition, let alone her party lifestyle making it worse. >>>> PLUS the possibility of a botched abortion......👉you make a good point Oddie 👍As for this "Tunnel" they discovered, I think Prohibition had everything to do with that., people used to modify their homes in any way possible, from tunnels to secret passages to secret party rooms...🙄😳

[@renee1961]

@MissDsPlace hi! Thank You! This is so interesting!

[@alisiaart]

@@MissDsPlace Thank you for this information. I must admit I didn't know about this. It sounds very plausible that this is what happened. The poor woman died in so much pain, I can't even imagine the agony she whent through. And it sounds like the man was just in wrong place at the wrong time.

[@renee1961]

I just want to say, your videos are Always So Beautiful! I love that! And your Research, Effort, and Time are So Appreciated!

[@ObsoleteOddity]

That's very kind of you, thank you for that. ️

[@renee1961]

@@ObsoleteOddity my pleasure, Oddie! Your Channel is Unique, and so are you!🩷🩷🩷

[@anitaford4138]

I totally agree that he was innocent. She had chronic bladder issues and her over drinking sounds like alcohol poisoning. The guy had a crappy childhood and as an adult wanted to be respected but really wasn't. For him being charged for her death is like icing on the poisonous cake. Great video!! I didn't want want it to end! 🤗❤

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Thank you so much for your kind feedback, Anita, very glad you enjoyed the presentation! 😊🙏

[@msc8663]

I don't think Fatty killed her. So sad for him. As always love your stories. Love to you and Mrs Oddie! Be safe my friend. 💕💕💕💕💕💙

[@ObsoleteOddity]

I appreciate your blessings and glad you enjoyed the presentation, my friend 😊

[@sandeefurey9404]

I have copies of Hollywood Babylon I and II. They are, indeed, fascinating. I agree with your assessment of this case. As always, excellent presentation. 👍

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Thank you for watching and listening my friend.

[@debralerner8298]

i enjoyed this oddie wonderful story thank you for the posting🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂!!!!!!!!!!

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you for watching ☺️

[@tracycraft2971]

Brilliantly done!!❤ Oddie you are amazing!

[@ObsoleteOddity]

That’s very kind of you, Tracy, so glad you enjoyed it. ☺️

[@lindagibbs5725]

Thank you Oddie for this interesting story. I actually have those books, Hollywood Babylon 1 and Hollywood Babylon 2. They are packed away in my attic since the seventies. ❤

[@ObsoleteOddity]

So glad you enjoyed the presentation - very much appreciated 😊

[@janew2108]

These are the best videos! Thank you for all your hard work.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

😊 Much appreciated, thank you kindly!

[@nancysantamarialatica1141]

0 hey Oddie , great story . I missed you and our walks too. But here you are and I love it. Again Oddie.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Thank you so much for reaching out with your kind feedback 😊

[@Jen-pb6vg]

Love this story the first time I heard it on Patreon. Had the family get me some tinseltown history books for Xmas last year

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Thanks for watching it the second time Jen, and for your awesome support! Hope you’re doing well.

[@melissamiller4740]

I heard about this story from mysteries at the museum there was an artifact (i don’t remember my apologies) and it went on about this case. Nicely done Oddie as always

[@EnticinglyDeadly]

Thanks so much Oddie. I love these stories.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Glad you enjoyed the presentation my friend!

[@billkarmetsky4003]

Yeah, Oddy. My mother had a copy of Anger's "Hollywood Babylon." Holy smokes! This was, like, in the 70's or 80's when that book came out complete with lots of photos. It was mesmerizing reading. Arbuckle got a bad rap. His silent comedy films are precious unto all humanity. Slapstick transcends all cultures. It's zany and requires very unique, athletic actors. He was so marvelous.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

It certainly was mesmerising, especially as an impressionable child - I never forgot that book. I do remember, if my memory serves me correctly that is - a passage about Fatty being stopped by police years later, and they had witnessed him throwing a bottle out of the car window. The police said he was clearly drunk and then when they asked him what he had done with the bottle - he said he “got rid of the evidence” and then apparently laughed hysterically - Anger, no doubt alluding to the champagne bottle rumour.

[@kandipiatkowski8589]

I think the only responsibility Roscoe had was paying for the hotel room.

[@DianeC.]

Hi Oddie!!! That was really a interesting story. I have heard of Fatty over the years. Never heard this story. He died a young man. Thanks for this story...Your thoughts sound good to me...Great Video!!!...Your fan&friend from USA...🇺🇸🦋

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you 😊

[@skyd.2084]

Ooooh wow ooh Oddie how you spoil and charm us with your stunning content and videos 📹 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Thanks for your kind words, that's so nice of you.

[@skyd.2084]

​@@ObsoleteOddityYou're very welcome anytime and you deserve it 👏 ❤❤❤❤❤👍💯

[@semigoth299]

According to Gloria Swasons autobiography he was a good guy and was willing to help anyone and her reputation didn’t help matters, a so called madam said awful things about him and his career was over and after a while he was found innocent and then had a movie role and had a heart attack and died 😢 besides if you look at the madam testimony you would find a lot of things wrong with it perjury would be slapped on her but back then the more wild the more believe able

[@La_Pascualita]

I hope by 'madam' you mean Virginia's pimp because that's exactly what that maude biatch was😮😮

[@hankhillsnrrwurethra]

I got to see Arbuckle's Pierce-Arrow at a museum in Los Angeles. An absolutely magnificent car. Built-in ice well. That inspired me to read 'I, Fatty'. What a heartbreaking life story. Job well done on this banger!

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Thank you 🙏

[@charlespage-camacho2115]

@@hankhillsnrrwurethra Did any of you know that Chris Farley was attached to portray Fatty Arbuckle with a script by David Mamet (Lamet?)

[@putthecandleback9]

@@hankhillsnrrwurethra I loved the book, such a sad story beautifully told. Heartbreaking

[@RegHoldsworth-ri7hh]

Got to say I like your Curio channel, watched the lot. Good choices in projects. Just keep em coming my friend.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Thank you for watching and listening my friend.

[@JudyAllison-Richards]

A very, very sad story. I do agree with you Oddie, I do not believe Fatty hurt Virginia in anyway but it was due to a botched abortion. Thank you for always making your stories come alive.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Thank you for your kind feedback, Judy, much appreciated 😊

[@renee1961]

Even the Autopsy didn't clear him.

[@melsterifficmama1808]

The initial autopsy was so suspicious! Sending organs to the incinerator is a sure sign of evidence tampering.

[@shirleybezuidenhout2724]

Very interesting story Oddie thanks for sharing. Poor guy must have suffered with a terrible complex with having a terrible upbringing. What he must have gone through is astonishing. So sad that he lost everything 😢 and when he was about to come back he suffers a heart attack in his sleep. Don't think he had anything to do with Virginia's death, old injuries she had got worse and sepsis set in. Thanks again. 👍👍👍

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Glad you enjoyed it Shirley Yes, it must’ve been a really terrible childhood, how he got through that and reached such fame is amazing. Thank you for your kind feedback 🙏😊

[@sueridge4600]

Thank you Oddie❤ Love your videos 😊

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Much appreciated, thank you kindly!

[@natashaferguson5425]

Yay 🎉new video Sunday night just got better 😊 Thank you Oddie ❤

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you 😊

[@phionna6672]

Thank you Odie for yet another interesting story, told by a wonderful narrorator. You are my doorway into another time, and I always feel with your perfectly chosen vocabulary and visuals that I'm actually right there!! You are appreciated very much Sir. ❤😊

[@ObsoleteOddity]

That’s very kind of you, thank you so much for your wonderful feedback - it makes me feel as if it’s worthwhile. Thank you so much for your appreciation 🙏😊

[@vanessabravo1774]

Oddy this one was so good, had so many crazy details and was so fascinating that I had to listen 3 times in 24 hours 😂. Youre the best!!!

[@ObsoleteOddity]

I’m very very happy you found it so enjoyable Vanessa, thank you so much for your fantastic feedback! Very much appreciated, my friend.

[@ginya1]

probation time so the alcohol could have been anything from raw grain alcohol to kerosene .

[@ObsoleteOddity]

😮

[@peterbamforth6453]

An excellent documentory far more detailed and full of suprises than any others I have seen.I am begining to think he was innocent now.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Thank you for the great compliment Peter, I really appreciate that.

[@AbbieSTABBY]

The observations you made in this towards the end really opened my eyes on the possibility of the matter. I'd never even considered there being a case of a botched termination being a potential reason. Always enjoy your channels content and this video is no exception!

[@ObsoleteOddity]

I’m very happy to hear that Abby, thank you so much for your lovely feedback!

[@chanel58style70]

Whatever the cause of Virginia Rappes death, I agree with your theory that Fatty Arbuckle was not the person responsible for it. For me, this has to be one of the best stories you have brought to us. A true Hollywood story. 🦋

[@ObsoleteOddity]

That’s very kind feedback, thank you so much and I’m so happy you enjoyed this presentation. 😊

[@marianwalsh6297]

My mother who was born in 1922 told me this story ago my mum said that she had that many abortions she has pieces of her organ where missing she never believe he was guilty great story love listening to you

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Thank you, Marian, very glad you enjoyed the presentation 😊

[@renee1961]

Virginia was suffering, and in agony!💔💔💔💔

[@LaLigaNoLaDan]

“fatty sneaking a peek” is great

[@oliverpetroski4205]

Wow. Another great story👏 I think he was innocent about it. They clearly tried to trap him so they can get money off him. But it went wrong since she got the injury somewhere else. During prohibition the production of illegal alcohol was an issue and since people were wanting the drink, they were consuming anything they can get their hands on, I do believe alcohol poisoning was also involved.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

😊 Much appreciated!

[@erinthesystem9608]

It sounds to me as though Virginia may have been experiencing delirium when she accused Arbuckle. In her confused state of mind, she was absolutely convinced he had done something to her. I once confronted someone over a lucid dream I had (shortly after experiencing retrograde amnesia following a medication overdose). To me, something terrible HAD happened- and the person was stunned. In my mind, it was real- because my brain wasn't working properly. I think it was the same for Virginia, whose brain was already being affected by sepsis.

[@MSinistrari]

Bad enough sepsis can do a number on you. I was getting hospitalized for sepsis and was convinced I was still living in Chicago (actually live in Albuqerque), and I was in my 20s (add about 30 years to that). It wasn't until the antibiotics started kicking in hard that I got coherent again.

[@tomcaldwell5750]

Tearing of the clothing, while in great pain may be more common than we realize. I remember seeing an episode of the TV series, Naked and Afraid where one of the female participates ate some poisonous fruit, and she and others had severe stomach pains from the poison, and the young lady began to frantically tear at her clothes as well as remove her clothes. The producers had to intervene and get her medical attention.

[@andregatinhobrancomiau]

After a while, I return to the videos of our dear friend Oddie 😸🤗❤️💜🖤

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Welcome back!

[@cindycalderon455]

I do feel for both Virginia and Fatty. Maybe a bit more so for Fatty because as you mentioned, if Virginia had been having issues for some time specifically when consuming alcohol then she really should have been smarter and avoided it. I suffer abdominal issues myself, and when I cone across something that triggers intestinal revolt I put it on the "never again" list. Curious as to why she continued 🤔 Still a tormented end for her, and poor Fatty was a victim of "Wrong place at the wrong time" which cost him everything. No winners in this sad tale. Thank you for sharing the story with us!

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Thanks for your interesting insights and positive feedback. much appreciated 😊

[@Jkk55]

What a very interesting story I didn't know much about Fatty before, I think his weight problem was a result of rejection by his father. perhaps he was comfort eating. I agree with you about Virginia's demise Oddie although I am baffled as to why she stripped off when drunk!.Thank you great video! 👏👏👏👏

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Thank you for your very kind feedback and insights, much appreciated 😊

[@AnthonyBarnwell-vt5gd]

Awesome oddie thanks dude

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Any time! Thanks Anthony

[@dillsingh4113]

Thank you Oddie ❤

[@ObsoleteOddity]

You're most welcome!

[@terryhughes7349]

Tabloid press and a a DA looking for press railroaded him.

[@bluepacificsurf]

Another very interesting video Oddy. I had heard bits and pieces of the Fatty Arbuckle story all my life. Now in almost documentary style, you have brought it all together in a very watchable format. The saddest truth from all these types of stories is human nature to immediately want to believe the worst, independent of facts or other pertinent data. RIP both Fatty and Virginia, whatever the truth is in this matter.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Thank you so much for reaching out with your positive feedback, very much appreciated!

[@frances6538]

Wonderful video! Always love to see new video posted 😊 Alcohol can make cystitis worse as it causes dehydration and makes the urine more acidic. I'd agree he sounds innocent to me 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Thank you for your great feedback, my friend!

[@renee1961]

3 Million dollars?? That's Rich for that period of time!I wonder how much it would be now?

[@MSinistrari]

Should be around $52 million in 2024.

[@eileencorsano7755]

This is a great piece and video Oddie. I always heard stories about this scandal and how Fatty Arbuckle’s reputation and career was destroyed by these false accusations. I’m reading a book right now on this scandal.The title is Room {1219} The Life of Fatty Arbuckle, The Mysterious Death of Virginia Rappe, and The Sandal That Changed Hollywood by Greg Merritt. It’s a good read. Once again I love this video and as always thank you for all that you do. Looking forward to your next video.💕💕💕

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Thank you for your kind feedback, Eileen, what a coincidence that you’re reading that very story. Very glad you enjoyed the presentation, my friend, much appreciated 😊

[@eileencorsano7755]

You’re very welcome Oddie

[@AmericanAmy]

It’s possible that when her bladder erupted toxins went into her body and caused her to see things and perceive things that were not actually happening and she had drunk on top of that. I’m not saying he’s innocent but it’s possible she really believed in her mind, he hurt her, he may have just picked her up and put her on the bed.

[@sonnygirl8823]

thank you for the video great as usual

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MissBee13]

I love that you took this on and gave Roscoe his humanity.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Thank you ☺️

[@mathieuleader8601]

I would not want to come down with a case of interstital cystitis sounds absolutely painful and a great discomfort

[@GlamGam1964]

My sister had it. She was sick years on end.

[@Ava-oc1dg]

💚✌🏽Unfortunately truth is often elusive.

[@kiera_kayaks7521]

I recently got to stay at the St Francis. I didn't get his suite. But did see the doors of the block of suites. Its a stunning hotel with so much history

[@crissaconway142]

👍👍👍🧡) another great work from you.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

I really appreciate that, thank you.

[@bettybg1051]

Good morning Oddie 🎉

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Morning!

[@renee1961]

I always thought he was , too.

[@putthecandleback9]

Thanks!

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Thank you so much for your kind donation! Very much appreciated and I’m happy you’re enjoying my content 🙏😊

[@elisabetamicske5717]

I feel so sorry for all that happened to Arbuckle.And for Virginia's suffering and death

[@carolyngreen223]

I think the tunnel was to get direct access to the beach. Long Beach has a pretty high slope down to the beach from that location. The booze was likely moved from the beach through the tunnel so they didn’t have to scale that slope up and down. When I was little, the tunnel was open and used to go to the beach from the Ocean Blvd. bus stop 😂. All very normal. 😁. The tunnel has since been. Gated at each end and locked up because of drug deals. It is made of concrete sides.

[@TeraYost]

Liquid filrates into the bladder every 15 mins (approximately). With the inflammation and subsequent rupture, the toxicity of the alcohol would have been burning and causing emmense pain. As for why she continued to drink, my guess is one part addiction and the pain may not have been as unbearable each time Virginia drank. Educated guesses all around though. It's a tragic story but also a very intriguing one. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@ObsoleteOddity]

I’m glad you enjoyed it, and thank you for your insights.

[@jeffwarren6906]

If compared to Abortions of today , the abortions of yesteryear were not much more than back alley butcher jobs . Also they had no CT Scans nor did they have MRIs . Viginia Rappe brings her own questionable history of ethics & morality into this tragic event .. BTW , I have been reading analysis of this event for almost 60 years and this one of yours was by far the most detailed and interesting play by play description of it so far .. Three trials , and they still can.t convict . To say the DA didn't prove beyond-a-reasonable-doubt in this case is an epic understatement . I speculate that Mr. Arbuckle had made a few enemies in high places in the Hollywood elite . And the elites owned & ran Hollywood the way they wanted . Meaning this was an ideal time to strike , and strike they did . You Duh Man Oddy !!!

[@ObsoleteOddity]

I really appreciate that, thank you so much for the compliment Jeff! So glad you enjoyed the presentation 🙏😊

[@dimebagdave77]

Many thanks Oddie✌️

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Very welcome!

[@skyd.2084]

Hellywood is run by the "fallen angels" 🙄😖💯

[@pennierkaide4985]

I love this one. I too as a teen read and got hooked on Hollywood Babylon 1&2. Since then my favorite entertainment stories are those from old Hollywood. I was disappointed when I heard a lot of the stories were exaggerated or just untrue. However that hasn't dampened my intense interest in old time Hollywood stories and scandals. Idt Arbuckle did anything wrong. Chronic or honeymoon cystitis is (bladder infection) caused from increased frequency of sexual activity, bacterial contamination, rough intercourse, drinking alcohol with an active infection brewing, and botched abortion are a perfect storm for peritonitis and septicemia. Taking her clothes off while drinking sounds like drinking to much or contaminated alcohol. I heard that bootleg alcohol had chemicals added. Sorry for the long post.

[@thomasdolcelli4969]

This is crazy for me. This happened over 100 years ago, and I've always thought he crushed her with his weight. To this day, the rumors still stick. I was kind of stunned while listening to it. I'm very glad I heard this.

[@leannageyer943]

Recently found tunnels from tunnels from the home of the Playboy mansion and other homes like Puff Daddy’s house, a house formerly owned by Jack Nicholson and others. It’s quite amazing these tunnels still exist connected to various homes. The dark side of Hollywood has just started to be unlock. The absolute control, studio heads had over their “stars” is abhorrent.

[@maryanderson4895]

What a sad story...He was screwed over in my opinion...I too have that first book you mentioned and adored it when I was younger, still have it somewhere. I have to wonder what modern medicine would say about all this?? Thank you for another wonder video Oddie, lifelong fan here

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Yes, Hollywood Babylon seems to have had a lasting effect on many of my viewers, certainly something different at the time. Thank you so much for your kind feedback, Mary!

[@DocsChannel]

The way Patrick Swayze discovered his Pancreatic cancer was a glass of champagne caused him imense pain.

[@renee1961]

Thanks!

[@ObsoleteOddity]

I really appreciate the 'super thanks' donation - thank you kindly 😊

[@poetryjones7946]

Another stellar video, thank you Oddy. Extremely well presented with no taint of the usual indignant hysteria re: Rappe’s “innocence”. By many a contemporaries’ account she was definitely a party girl & had had two known abortions before the Arbuckle incident. I’m inclined to agree that Roscoe didn’t r@pe her, but there may have been some drunken hanky-panky 4 play that set off that injury in the making due to congenital bladder trouble combined with a botched abortion. Such a sad case for all involved. In those days the public was far more inclined to believe anything printed as gospel truth.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Thank you so much for your kind feedback, my friend, very glad you enjoyed the presentation! 😊🙏 You’re absolutely right, back then people were more naive and tended to believe what was written in the press - there are even many today who believe it.

[@poetryjones7946]

@@ObsoleteOddity yeh. The general public always seems to love a good train wreck. Keep up the great work, long time follower! 🤘🏽

[@ObsoleteOddity]

very much appreciated!

[@maureenmcdonough7018]

Thank you for a wonderful Telling of the story as always you did a wonderful job I feel that Mr Arbuckle was innocent and unfortunately he suffered lost everything that he worked so hard for I think that she and her friend we’re going to extort money from Mr. Arbuckle but it went to far and Virginia died

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Thank you so much for your kind feedback, Maureen, very much appreciated. Yes, it would appear her friend, Delmont had a history of blackmailing celebrities.

[@jimmyoconnell6167]

Hello oddie it's Geordie jimmy hope your well my friend

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Thank you for watching and listening my friend.

[@honey_bee65]

Thank you for not perpetuating Kenneth Anger's lies! ❤️

[@renee1961]

Maybe she was Allergic to Alcohol?

[@cyndybutler7330]

Awesome thanks oddity

[@ObsoleteOddity]

😊 Glad you enjoyed the presentation my friend!

[@renee1961]

I sent you a " thanks".

[@gvii]

Actually, his choice of dinner doesn't sound too bad. Not a fan of the raw oysters though. I prefer them fried. Even then, I got some bad ones once while sitting in the airport waiting to fly across the country to go home after a 3 month stint on the road for my job. Tasted fantastic. Didn't feel so good a little while later. And I do feel absolutely awful for the people sitting near me on the plane. Fortunately, it was a light flight that evening, so I did have a bit of a deadzone around me. In more ways than one, I'm sorry to say. Especially as someone else had been spedning an inordinate amount of time in the aircraft's restroom. I've never been so happy to get off the plane when we made it down to the airport where I was to catch my connecting flight. Oh sweet, sweet Jesus, I have never been so happy. Lol. I do feel sorry for the man. And let's face it, Prohibition was a dumb move that only gave a huge rise to the Mob. Though it did also give us NASCAR, which was great. For a while, anyway. Not so much today. Part of it is still with us today, as it's still technically illegal to distill your own spirits at home. Not that that stops many people, of course. Fortunately, it does look like that idiocy is about to be put in its place soon. So I do feel sorry for the fellow. On the other hand, considering what the room looked like in that after picture, it did get a way out of hand, lol. But what a surprise. The media was more concerned about making a buck than the truth. Things haven't changed much.

[@marlenecentrella9793]

Great story ❤

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Thank you 😊

[@debracoleman2112]

I agree with you... money is the god of greed 💀

[@margeritahorvath8306]

Thankyou for the story..I heard about it but being so long ago, I did not know the details.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

So glad you enjoyed the presentation

[@TinaBiebe]

I had already heard the salacious side of the story until a few years ago, and I was able to better suss it out. The one thing that made me mean more in Roscoe’s favor was the extent and joy the Hearst press got out of this tragedy. I despise that man.

[@Charlotte66666]

Fatty was innocent, thank you for more interesting content Dear Friend 😊

[@ObsoleteOddity]

@@Charlotte66666 very glad you enjoyed it, thank you so much, Charlotte 🙏☺️

[@mattkeyes9153]

Basically modern "journalism" taking cues from this time frame....opinion reporting over facts.....imagine that 😮