He was never charged because MGM covered it up, but (according to Charles Higham's bio of Louis B. Mayer, Merchant of Dreams) Clark Gable was involved in a fatal hit-and-run in 1933 while driving drunk. Mayer got someone else to claim they were at the wheel of the car.
Dave ----- Original Message ----- From: Richard Halegua Comic Art To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 1:04 AM Subject: Re: [MOPO] Where is O.J.? I'm not sure there are many top stars that can fit into this category however, there are lots of character actors.actresses who can probably be listed for instance Paul Kelly: went to jail for 2 years for manslaughter when he killed his girlfriend's husband who was beating her Tom Neal: went to jail for 7 years for murder (supposedly "accidentally shooting his wife in the back o fthe head in 1957 as she sat at the kitchen table") Barbara Payton: Tom Neal's ex girlfriend, she disappeared from Hollywood in teh 1950s. later in 1963, a prostitute was brought to teh Hollywood precinct after she had been beaten by three teenage thugs who raped her. A reporter recognized her as Payton, who was later charged with prostitution Tom Neal again: arrested, but charges dropped for beating Franchot Tone's head against the floor in a fight at the Brown Derby over.. Barbara Payton who was dating Tone at the time those are justa few there are also Shelley Malil: Murder of his girlfriend lilo Brancato: accomplice to Murder . currently serving time Robert Blake: acquitted of murder of his girlfriend Paul Ruebens (Pee-Wee): lewd bahivior in public Robert Mitchum: served time for marijuana possession Fatty Arbuckle: acquitted of rape and murder Skylar Deleon : recently convicted of capitol murder. currently on death row Christian Slater: a litany of charges from sexual assault, cocaine possession, assault, evading police, you name it many others.. those are justa few At 04:39 AM 4/27/2009, Michael B wrote: In a message dated 4/26/2009 10:14:08 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: "best murderer who also acts" and he would likely win that (although Charles Dutton would get a lot of votes). great inspiration..... this should be the question...or something like this....... WHO IS THE BEST FILM STAR, PAST OR PRESENT, THAT WAS EITHER IMPLICATED OR RUMORED TO BE INVOLVED IN A CRIMINAL ENTANGLEMENT. "criminal" would include murder, assault, drugs, drunk driving, etc. stay away from civil issues of divorce, custody, contractual fights with studios, etc. .....and remember not to libel anyone. phil spector is not a film star. the great charlie chaplin had only civil issues. norma desmond was fictional. the one i have in mind was NEVER charged in his wife's drowning. ............so: WHO IS THE BEST FILM STAR, PAST OR PRESENT, THAT WAS EITHER IMPLICATED OR RUMORED TO BE INVOLVED IN A CRIMINAL ENTANGLEMENT. start the suggestions for bruce's next question michael ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [email protected] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [email protected] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [email protected] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
