How to Get Cancelled in Hollywood's Golden Age
5/29/202641 min
How do you not only lose your own reputation and career, but also tank the reputation and freedoms of your entire industry?
Today we’re exploring the first real Hollywood scandal, when actor Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle was accused of assault and manslaughter.
Though he was acquitted in court, Arbuckle nearly lost everything. In recent years it has been argued that this was unfair, but we aren't so sure.
Kate finds out more in this episode with author and film critic Mick LaSalle.
This episode was edited by Hannah Feodorov. The producer was Stewart Beckwith. The senior producer was Freddy Chick.
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