A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-21
Summary:

Miss Hettie Payne sued the Holmfirth Producing Company, of Victoria Street, S.W., whose studios are at Holmfirth, for either £50 or £100 due under an agreement to take the leading part in a cinema play entitled 'Paula.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-12-04
Summary:

Film actress Miss Hettie Payne sued the Holmfirth Production Company under an agreement to take the leading part in the cinema play entitled 'Paula.' Miss Payne said she began as a film actress with the Hepworth Company five years ago and got noticed after her parts in 'White Star…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-19
Summary:

Appearing in a different characterization from those in which she achieved prominence as a star, Wanda Hawley scored heavily in 'The Truthful Liar' at the World Theatre last night. In the dramatic situations provided by Will Payne, the author, Miss Hawley is seen to artistic advantage…