HE FLED
Sir Frederick Banting, the discoverer of insulin, hates publicity and dislikes having his photograph taken. It is hardly surprising, therefore, that he became exceedingly unhappy when he turned into a news-reel theatre after coming to London with the Canadian Forces. He had not been long in his seat when he found himself watching a film telling the
It is hardly surprising, therefore, that he became exceedingly unhappy • when he turned into a news-reel J theatre after coming to London with ! the Canadian Forces. He had not \ been long in his seat when he found j himself watching a film telling the story of insulin, looking in conster- | nation at some one resembling himself. The film was correct in its ■ facts, but the actor portraying the : scientist was far too dramatic for the j modest man he was impersonating, j and Sir Frederick was moved to distraction. He picked up his hat and fled.
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Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21248, 19 October 1940, Page 14 (Supplement)
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155HE FLED Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21248, 19 October 1940, Page 14 (Supplement)
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