Laurel of Laurel and Hardy Wasn’t the Same Man off Screen
Laurel and Hardy were a classic double act in Old Hollywood. However, they switched characters when the camera wasn’t rolling. Stan Laurel was a violent alcoholic, which came to light after his third divorce. Ex-wife Vera Shuvalova claimed that Laurel had threatened her at gunpoint, and it’s written in print that he once dug a grave in their backyard, threatening to bury her alive. However, their divorce agreement prevented Shuvalova from discussing any of Laurel’s behavior.