[1] Howarde, was born on 28 July 1864 to parents Edward George Jones and Harriett Hannah in England before migrating to New Zealand as a child.

Shortly after, in May 1905, the pair set their sights for America and remained overseas for some four and a half years.

The company was involved in such things as occasionally staged pantomimes and burlesques some of which included Sinbad the Sailor (1897), Little Jack Sheppard, Aladdin and Diavolo.

The play brought such success she decided to turn it into a film, which she also starred in, produced, co-directed and co-scripted along with Charles Villiers.

The success of Possum Paddock gained her stardom in the business which led to a 10-month tour across several companies.