Release Date

01 May, 1937

Runtime

00:10: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

MGM hosts a salute to Will Rogers (1875-1935) shortly after his death. After a few words from Gary Cooper and Harry Carey, a look at Rogers' fatal trip with Wiley Post, clips from Rogers' movies, a proclamation from Oklahoma's governor, and a cowboy ballad sung at sunset. Robert Taylor asks the studio audience to contribute to the Will Rogers Memorial Hospital in Saranac Lake, NY, where those in the entertainment industry could go for treatment. This Sanatorium already exists as the National Vaudeville Artist Lodge and then was renamed after Will Rogers timely death. The screen goes black while ushers collect donations.

Original Title

Lest We Forget

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Actors

Gary Cooper

Robert Taylor

Allan Jones

Harry Carey

Frank Whitbeck

Frank Craven

Jane Darwell

Crew

Richard Thorpe

Henry Hathaway

Frank Whitbeck