Stan Laurel

Stan Laurel (June 16, 1890 – February 23, 1965), born Arthur Stanley Jefferson, was a comedian and member of the comedy team Laurel and Hardy.

Hal Roach Studios

In 1924, he signed a contract with Joe Rock. The contract asked Stan to make twelve two-reel comedies. In 1925 Mae began interfering in Stan's work, and Joe Rock offered her some cash and a one-way ticket to her native Australia. Without any problems, Laurel then finished the twelve movies. He next joined the Hal Roach studio as a writer and director, but because of the contract with Rock, he wasn't allowed to act. However, he couldn't stay away from the camera long and he soon got back to acting. Much of his work was with Oliver Hardy (1892–1957), but Laurel was also teamed with Lois Nielson, whom he wed in August 1926.

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1924 - Joe Rock - 1925 - Hal Roach - Oliver Hardy - 1892 - 1957 - Lois Nielson

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