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.

Remarriage to second wife (fourth marriage) and fifth marriage

In 1941, Stan remarried Ruth Rogers. In 1943, Ruth filed for divorce but withdrew the divorce suit later. In 1945, Ruth filed for divorce again. In 1946, the divorce was granted. After the divorce he got married to Ida Kitaeva Raphael, a Russian opera singer. Unlike the series of previous marriages, this one was successful. "No more divorces for Stan Laurel," as Raphael said.

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1941 - Ruth Rogers - 1943 - 1945 - 1946 - Ida Kitaeva Raphael

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In 1947, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy did a tour of Europe. The tour was intended to go for six weeks but the tour was so successful it was extended to eleven months. They did not return until January 1948.

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1947 - January - 1948

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