Movie

Lest We Forget

(en)

1937

10m

Lest We Forget

Documentary

Overview: 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.

Status: Released

Release date: May 1, 1937

Countries of origin: United States of America,

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Production company:
  • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Top Cast

Gary Cooper

Gary Cooper

as Himself

Robert Taylor

Robert Taylor

as Himself

Allan Jones

Allan Jones

as Himself

Harry Carey

Harry Carey

as Himself

Ernest W. Marland

Ernest W. Marland

as Himself