From the mid 1910s into the 1920s, Mae Busch was an up and coming motion picture star, appearing for such notables as Sennett and Von Stroheim. She ... found success on stage and in vaudeville. But on the verge of major stardom, Mae suffered a nervous breakdown and lost her contract with MGM. This eventually led to smaller roles at smaller studios, such as the Hal Roach Studios. Today, fans remember her best for her supporting roles with Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy.