The Forgotten Films of Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle

Summary Popular rival of friend Charlie Chaplin, mentor of sidekick Buster Keaton, Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle (1887-1933) dominated silent film comedy from the days of Keystone until tragic events in 1921 shattered his career, throwing his film triumphs into obscurity. But this was not the end. Blacklisted by Hollywood, Roscoe Arbuckle continued directing dozens of film comedies under the pseudonym "William Goodrich" for almost another decade. Arbuckle was involved in making some 200 films in all. Sadly, the work of the True Fourth Genius of silent comedy remains neglected. That is, until now... View more details

The Forgotten Films of Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle

Directed : Paul E. Gierucki

Written : Paul E. Gierucki

Stars : Johnny Arthur Monty Banks Charles Chaplin Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle

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Genres : Comedy Documentary

Release date : May 23, 2005

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Production companies : Laughsmith Entertainment

Summary Popular rival of friend Charlie Chaplin, mentor of sidekick Buster Keaton, Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle (1887-1933) dominated silent film comedy from the days of Keystone until tragic events in 1921 shattered his career, throwing his film triumphs into obscurity. But this was not the end. Blacklisted by Hollywood, Roscoe Arbuckle continued directing dozens of film comedies under the pseudonym "William Goodrich" for almost another decade. Arbuckle was involved in making some 200 films in all. Sadly, the work of the True Fourth Genius of silent comedy remains neglected. That is, until now... View more details

Details

Genres : Comedy Documentary

Release date : May 23, 2005

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Production companies : Laughsmith Entertainment

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