Lest We Forget
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Thorpe, Henry Hathaway, Frank Whitbeck
- Original Title
- Lest We Forget
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Thorpe, Henry Hathaway, Frank Whitbeck
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Thorpe
Director
Henry Hathaway
Director
Frank Whitbeck
Director
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What is Lest We Forget about?
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.
Who directed Lest We Forget?
Lest We Forget was directed by Richard Thorpe, Henry Hathaway, Frank Whitbeck.
Who stars in Lest We Forget?
The principal cast of Lest We Forget includes Gary Cooper, Robert Taylor, Allan Jones, Harry Carey, Frank Whitbeck.
When was Lest We Forget released and how long is it?
Lest We Forget was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 10m.