Name: Marie Alice Pradel
Alyce Ardell, formerly known as Marie Alice Pradel, was the mistress of Stan Laurel from 1928-1938
His attraction to Alyce was sexual, but he also needed a companion, a confidant to turn to.
His marriage with Lois had been troubled recently.
Alyce Ardell was beautiful, he was attracted to her as much as his wife Lois.
They had to keep their meetings a secret.
Alyce Ardell is to him as Viola Morse is to Babe.
She was his lover and his companion, a mistress.
Alyce was seen on set.
Word spread that she was seeing Mr. Laurel.
Hal Roach knew it was true, but kept quiet.
After Lois suffers her miscarriage, Stan goes to Alyce and seeks comfort.
He keeps having sexual realtions with her.
Alyce has slept with most men in Hollywood, she is probably infected.
She has the body of a goddess, most men don't care.
They use her to forget. So does he.
He tries to forget Lois and his marital problems by having intercourse with Alyce.
Alyce was his safe haven.
He wants to marry Alyce Ardell, but she is a free spirit.
She does not wish to be tied down to anyone.
They still have sexual relations when he marries Ruth.
She is his confidant, she is the keeper of his truths and secrets.
Rumors spread, tensions rise at the studio.
His daughter Lois, wishes he could marry Alyce.
Alyce does not wish to be married to anyone.
She wants purely an emotional and physical relationship, not a bonding relationship.
After many years and many divorces, they become bored with each other.
He stops coming to her, he is trapped by Vera and even after his divorce, never sees Alyce again.