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The Scandalous Life of Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle
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The Scandalous Life of Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle

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What was the reason for Roscoe Arbuckle's withdrawal from the film industry?

  • He was accused of rape and manslaughter (correct)
  • He was found guilty of censorship violations
  • He was involved in a public scandal with a co-star
  • He was facing financial difficulties
  • Why was the Motion Pictures Producers and Distributors of America (MPPDA) formed?

  • To advocate for the rights of film actors
  • To promote the work of independent filmmakers
  • To address the potential enactment of censorship laws (correct)
  • To support the international distribution of films
  • Who was hired to handle the new censorship laws by the MPPDA?

  • Roscoe Arbuckle
  • Charlie Chaplin
  • Will Hays (correct)
  • Warren G. Harding
  • What was the primary role of the Hays Office within the MPPDA?

    <p>Public relations and lobbying</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why were 117 stars banned from the film industry by the MPPDA?

    <p>Publicity regarding their personal lives</p> Signup and view all the answers

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