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Advertisement, Wellington Times, 12 December 1912, p.7
form y separately published work icon Whose Was the Hand? single work   film/TV   crime   detective  
Note: The author of the screenplay has not yet been traced.
Issue Details: First known date: 1912... 1912 Whose Was the Hand?
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'The picture is a detective drama showing how a murder mystery was solved through fingerprints.'

Source:

'Lyric Pictures', Barrier Miner, 14 October 1912, p.5.

'This is a sensational detective story of forgery, attempted robbery, and murder, detection being worked out with the aid of finger and hand prints Among other thrilling incidents is the rescue of a young lady by the fire brigade from a building set ablaze by one of the miscreants. Several scenes is this long animated picture were loudly applauded, including the smart turn-out of the motor fire brigade.'

Source:

'Amusements', Mercury, 28 September 1912, p.6.

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