Thompson, a leading figure in film distribution in the North of England.
After a merger the company released films under the name Astra-National.
While smaller than the leading British studios Ideal Films and Stoll Pictures, it was an important producer of films before the Slump of 1924.
After Herbert Wilcox left the company, the majority of films were directed by Kenelm Foss and featured stars such as Mary Odette, Lionelle Howard and Roy Travers.
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