Mae Charlotte Dahlberg (24 May 1888 – 1969), also known as Mae Laurel, was an Australian-born vaudeville performer and actress.[1] She was Stan Laurel's professional partner and common-law wife from 1917 to 1925.
Dahlberg was born on 24 May 1888 in the inner Melbourne suburb of Brunswick, Victoria, Australia, to Mary Jane (née Gundry) and labourer Louis Dahlberg. By 1905, she had begun to earn a reputation performing as a singer and dancer on the Australian stage, with positive reviews.[2][3] In 1906, she married baritone and fellow performer Rupert Cuthbert while in Hobart, Tasmania.[4] A child, Rupert Clifton Saxe Cuthbert, was born of the union in 1908, in Melbourne.[5]
In about 1913, Dahlberg and Cuthbert sailed for the United States.[citation needed]
Career in the U.S.
Dahlberg and Cuthbert's personal and professional relationship apparently did not last. While performing in a "sister act" in California, Dahlberg met and formed a variety act with Stan Laurel. In 1917 she played in a comedy short, Nuts in May, notable as the screen debut of Stan Laurel (credited as Stan Jefferson). Mae Dahlberg is credited as "Mae Laurel" in several of her films.
Though Stan and Mae never married, as professional partners they lived together as common-law husband and wife from 1917 to 1925. Mae maintained that it was she who suggested Stan change his name to Laurel.[6]
By 1924, Laurel had given up the stage for full-time film work under contract with Joe Rock for 12 two-reel comedies. The contract had one stipulation: Dahlberg was not to appear in any of the films. Rock thought her temperament was hindering Laurel's career. In 1925, when she started interfering with Laurel's work, Rock offered her a cash settlement and a one-way ticket back to her Australia, which she accepted.[7][8] Her last film had been Wide Open Spaces, made for Hal Roach in 1924 with Laurel and fellow Australian Ena Gregory in the leading roles.
Dahlberg returned to the U.S. a few years later, and in November 1937, she sued the now successful Stan Laurel for financial support. The matter was settled out of court.[9] She was described as a "relief project worker" by the court.
Although Dahlberg appears to have lived in Melbourne again for some time during the 1940s, she returned to the United States again. She died in New York in 1969.[citation needed]
dahlberg, charlotte, dahlberg, 1888, 1969, also, known, laurel, australian, born, vaudeville, performer, actress, stan, laurel, professional, partner, common, wife, from, 1917, 1925, dahlberg, rupert, 1924, bornmae, charlotte, dahlberg, 1888, 1888brunswick, me. Mae Charlotte Dahlberg 24 May 1888 1969 also known as Mae Laurel was an Australian born vaudeville performer and actress 1 She was Stan Laurel s professional partner and common law wife from 1917 to 1925 Mae DahlbergDahlberg in Rupert of Hee Haw 1924 BornMae Charlotte Dahlberg 1888 05 24 24 May 1888Brunswick Melbourne AustraliaDied1969 aged 80 81 New York City U S Other namesMae LaurelOccupationsVaudeville performeractressSpouseRupert Cuthbert m 1906 divorced wbr PartnerStan Laurel 1917 1925 Children1 Contents 1 Childhood and career in Australia 2 Career in the U S 3 Filmography 4 References 4 1 Bibliography 5 External linksChildhood and career in Australia EditDahlberg was born on 24 May 1888 in the inner Melbourne suburb of Brunswick Victoria Australia to Mary Jane nee Gundry and labourer Louis Dahlberg By 1905 she had begun to earn a reputation performing as a singer and dancer on the Australian stage with positive reviews 2 3 In 1906 she married baritone and fellow performer Rupert Cuthbert while in Hobart Tasmania 4 A child Rupert Clifton Saxe Cuthbert was born of the union in 1908 in Melbourne 5 In about 1913 Dahlberg and Cuthbert sailed for the United States citation needed Career in the U S EditDahlberg and Cuthbert s personal and professional relationship apparently did not last While performing in a sister act in California Dahlberg met and formed a variety act with Stan Laurel In 1917 she played in a comedy short Nuts in May notable as the screen debut of Stan Laurel credited as Stan Jefferson Mae Dahlberg is credited as Mae Laurel in several of her films Though Stan and Mae never married as professional partners they lived together as common law husband and wife from 1917 to 1925 Mae maintained that it was she who suggested Stan change his name to Laurel 6 By 1924 Laurel had given up the stage for full time film work under contract with Joe Rock for 12 two reel comedies The contract had one stipulation Dahlberg was not to appear in any of the films Rock thought her temperament was hindering Laurel s career In 1925 when she started interfering with Laurel s work Rock offered her a cash settlement and a one way ticket back to her Australia which she accepted 7 8 Her last film had been Wide Open Spaces made for Hal Roach in 1924 with Laurel and fellow Australian Ena Gregory in the leading roles Dahlberg returned to the U S a few years later and in November 1937 she sued the now successful Stan Laurel for financial support The matter was settled out of court 9 She was described as a relief project worker by the court Although Dahlberg appears to have lived in Melbourne again for some time during the 1940s she returned to the United States again She died in New York in 1969 citation needed Filmography EditNuts in May 1917 Huns and Hyphens 1918 Bears and Bad Men 1918 Mud and Sand 1922 The Pest 1922 When Knights were Cold 1923 Under Two Jags 1923 Frozen Hearts 1923 The Soilers 1923 Mother s Joy 1923 Near Dublin 1924 Rupert of Hee Haw 1924 Wide Open Spaces 1924 References Edit Family History Search Department of Justice amp Regulation Victoria State Government Retrieved 2017 04 15 Critic Sat 5 Nov 1910 Page 2 Miss May Dahlberg Accessed 2017 4 15 The Brisbane Courier Mon 15 Jan 1912 Page 5 Entertainments Accessed 2017 15 4 Punch Thursday 13 Jan 1910 Page 34 Greenroom Gossip Accessed 2017 15 4 Family History Search Department of Justice amp Regulation Victoria State Government Retrieved 2017 04 15 Simon Louvish Stan and Ollie The Roots of Comedy Faber amp Faber 2001 ISBN 0 571 21590 4 Bergan 1992 p 33 The Sun Tue 3 Mar 1925 Page 10 NINE YEARS IN U S A Accessed 2017 4 15 San Bernardino Sun Volume 44 7 December 1937 Page 4 Stan Laurels in Agreement Accessed 2017 4 15 Bibliography Edit Bergen Ronald The Life and Times of Laurel and Hardy New York Smithmark 1992 ISBN 0 8317 5459 1 External links EditMae Dahlberg at IMDb Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Mae Dahlberg amp oldid 1135721521, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
