When did Stan Laurel retire from performing?
After his comedy partner's death in 1957
After his last film in 1951
After he received his Academy Award in 1961
After his first film in 1917
Answer
After the death of his comedy partner, Oliver Hardy, in 1957, Stan Laurel decided to retire from performing. He was 74 years old at the time. Laurel and Hardy had been a comedy team for 45 years, and were one of the most successful comedy duos in history. Laurel's retirement was a sad event for many fans, but it was understandable given his age and the loss of his partner.
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