Silver Streak (dog)

[4][5][6] Silver Streak's education included thorough police training and army Red Cross work.

He was said to: be able to register several emotions, showing hate, fear, love and affection; at will, be savage or kind; have had the power to throw a well-developed man; understand over 150 words in German and English; and only need to rehearse a scene once with his owner/trainer, Captain Rowe, before performing on camera.

[5] Off the set, Silver Streak was extremely affectionate and showed no nervousness that had been typical of animals acting in movies during that period.

[7] Silver Streak acted in at least six serials and movies, all of which are believed to be lost, though posters for most of these releases still exist.

[5] Captain Rowe would demonstrate Silver Streak's ability to follow direction, ending the show with the dog sitting up on a chair while playing the piano and singing.

Silver Streak appearing in a programme for short films
After his acting career, Silver Streak would continue to perform in front of a live audience, which included the trick of him sitting on a chair like a human.