Clearing the Name of Fatty Arbuckle
Re “L.A.’s Fatal Attraction” (April 17): As a film historian I find it extremely upsetting to see poor Roscoe (Fatty) Arbuckle labeled as a murderous rapist more than 70 years after his acquittal. Not only was he cleared of all guilt, the jury found it necessary to issue an apology to him for the obvious wrongdoing of the system.
During his lifetime, this kind of labeling and misinformation cost Arbuckle not only his fortune, but his livelihood and reputation. Maybe it’s time for The Times to get the facts straight and let him rest in peace.
LINDA C. FRANK
Glendale
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