Lest We Forget (1937)

Lest We Forget

1937

Documentary

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.

Credits

Director

Frank Whitbeck

Henry Hathaway

Richard Thorpe

Cast

Allan Jones as Himself

Frank Craven as Archive Footage

Frank Whitbeck as Narrator (voice, uncredited)

Gary Cooper as Himself

Harry Carey as Himself

Jane Darwell as Archive Footage