Mae Laurel was an Australian-American actress best known for her roles in Wide Open Spaces, Bears and Bad Men, and Frozen Hearts.
Personal and Family Life
Born on May 24, 1888, in Australia as Charlotte Mae Dahlberg, she was known for her relationship with comedian Stan Laurel. Mae was married to Rupert Cuthbert and had one child with him. When she met Stan in 1918, she was still legally married in Australia, but they chose to live together as a common-law couple.
Career Highlights
Mae was part of a double act with Stan Laurel and is credited with suggesting that he change his last name to Laurel after seeing a Roman general with a laurel wreath. They were together until 1925, after which she returned to Australia. Mae appeared in several films during the silent era and contributed to the entertainment industry of her time.
Death and Legacy
Mae Laurel passed away in 1969 in New York, USA. Her influence on Stan Laurel’s career and her role in early cinema remain part of her legacy. Though primarily known for her personal relationship with Laurel, she made her own mark in the film industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Mud and Sand | 1922-11-13 | Pavaloosky |
| Frozen Hearts | 1923-10-27 | Madame XXX |
| The Pest | 1922-12-03 | A woman in court |
| Rupert of Hee-Haw | 1924-06-07 | Princess |
| Wide Open Spaces | 1924-07-06 | Calamity Jane |
| When Knights Were Cold | 1923-02-12 | Countess Out, a Classy Eve |
| The Soilers | 1923-11-24 | Woman In Saloon |
| Bears and Bad Men | 1918-10-07 | Scared Woman |
| Under Two Jags | 1923-06-02 | |
| Mother’s Joy | 1923-12-23 |