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clerk. It was a small part, but she was mentioned in the reviews for handling her role adeptly.
At this time Virginia was delighted with her new career and proud of herself for the circles she moved in. In early 1918, she was named the "Best Dressed Girl in Pictures." The award received much of newspaper space and brought Virginia to the attention of Fox Studio picture executives. They signed her to a contract.
Just about this time her "fiance" was elected to direct a Fatty Arbuckle comedy titled, Joey Loses a Sweetheart.
On the first day of shooting, Virginia came over to the studio set on Washington Boulevard to wish Lehrman well. She was introduced for the first time to the man who would catapult her into tragic headlines.
On the very first night, the trio went to dinner in Culver City. Arbuckle was host and quite obviously was fascinated by the beauty of Miss Bappe. After several drinks Arbuckle offered this toast: "To the loveliest woman of them all. May she prosper." Lehrman applauded politely.
Virginia enjoyed herself though once during the evening she complained to Lehrman that when Arbuckle danced with her he held her too tightly. Lehrman laughed and said he was so fat it probably just seemed that way. "No," Virginia insisted, "he was fresh."
Soon after this Virginia was selected to be the girl on the cover of the song sheet, "Let Me Call You Sweetheart." Hearing about it Arbuckle insisted they celebrate with a party. Several famous male vocalists were invited, all paid to sing "Let Me Call You Sweetheart" to Virginia. She had a wonderful time. Arbuckle danced several times witii her and comported himself as a gentleman. It was Lehrman, as usual, who brought her to the party and took her home. Virginia told Lehrman and others she was wrong about Arbuckle, that he was a fine man.
Virginia began getting better parts, and then it was announced she would star in an important feature titled Twilight Baby. She was ecstatic. The announcement gave her double pleasure because she got the part on her own, without Lehrman s help.
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