Complex sentence: In 1925, Laurel joined the Hal Roach film studio as a director and writer and from May 1925 until September 1926, he received credit in at least 22 films.
Split into simpler sentences: In 1925, Laurel joined the Hal Roach film studio as a director and writer. From May 1925 until September 1926, he received credit in at least 22 films.