Ín Westminster Enthusiastic Welcome Ovation on Streets on Way to Hall London, Mar. 23.
Hundreds of members of Parliament, both past and present, together with prominent personalities of national life assembled at Westminster Hall today to greet President and and Madame Lebrun, who were given an ovation in the streets on their way to the Hall Typical British and French compositions of the assembly received the distinguished guests with cries of Vive la France" and "Vive ie President," which almost drowned the strains of the "Marseillaise" by the band.
Alter speeches of welcome by the Lord Chancellor, Lord Maugham, and the Speaker of the House of Commons, Capt. E. A. Fitzroy, President Lebrun replied with animation.
President and Madame Lebrun later placed a wreath on the Unknown Warriors Grave, after which they proceeded to Windsor Castle where they had luncheon with Their Majesties—the first time such a visit has been paid by the head of a toreign State in 25 years. Queen Mary and other members the Royal of family were present.
The chief engagements still to be fulfilled today are a dinner at the Foreign Office followed by entertainment at the India Office—Reuter "Son of Frankenstein"
Baron Wolf von Frankenstein Basıl Rathbone The Monster Boris Karlott Ygor. Bela Lugosi hirogh V.. Laonel Atwill Łisa von Frankenstein Josephine Hutchinson Amelia Emma Dunn keter von Frankenstein Donme Dunayan Benson "Edgar Norton "Son of Frankenstein," which opened yesterday afternoon at the Grand Theatre, vividly depicts the work left over by the famous scientist and carried on by his son. Returning to his father's house after a lapse of 5 years, the son (Mr. Basil Rathbone) does not lose much time in visiting his father's dreaded laboratory. Here he meets Igor (Bela Lugosi) who alter assured of his idenuty, shows him where his father's lifelong crea-non lies—the monster (Boris Karloff).
This monster, despite the fact that he is considered destroyed by the whole village, is kept and looked-alter by igor, and is only in a sort of a coma.
Tne' son, as keen a scientist as predecessor performs some highly scientific experiments which he thinks have failed, only to find out later that the monster is at large and under the control of Igor. The thrills that follow leave little to be desired and had the audience spell-bound throughout the entire performance.
Mention must also be made of Mr. Lionel Atwill, the one-armed village inspector who performed his part admirably, while little Donnie Dunagan showed that a big future as an actor is in store for him. There is not the slightest doubt that enthusiasts of mystery and thrills will find them in handfulls here and can confidently be assured of getting their money's worth of excitement. Some interesting news preceded the entertainment—c.8
Kipling's immortal poem and who anticipated seeing an accurate dramatic reproduction of it without the ever-obvious Hollywood technique. The acting is excellent and there are many exciting moments in this action-packed picture and there is no doubt that it was much enjoyed by many of those present at yesterday's showings. The chief feminine role is charmingly played by Miss Joan Fontaine.
The main picture is preceded by a short sports film which shows interesting scenes of competition under water—a.s,
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