FOR AULD LANG SYNE

Year Published: 1938

Creator: Warner Bros

Description: This film "For Auld Lang Syne" (1938) was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures on behalf of the motion picture industry. It captures a star-studded, red carpet benefit event in Hollywood for the Will Rogers Memorial Hospital, with Jimmy Cagney introducing the evening. Other notable celebrities such as Humphrey Bogart, John Barrymore, Bette Davis, and Errol Flynn are mentioned among the attendees. Rudy Vallee serves as the master of ceremonies and introduces Dick Powell, who performs the song "Ride Tenderfoot Ride" in a cowboy outfit. Donald Crisp later takes over as host and introduces Paul Muni, who gives a heartfelt tribute to Will Rogers. Muni emphasizes Rogers' generosity and the hospital's mission to support sick and needy performers. He announces plans to expand aid to institutions for handicapped children and invites the audience to contribute. The film closes with an appeal to support the cause in memory of Will Rogers, followed by repeated ambient “heat” sounds, likely signaling the event’s conclusion or background atmosphere.





0:00 Introduction by James Cagney from Hollywood, covering the Will Rogers Memorial Hospital benefit.
1:06 – Lender Farrell is introduced by Georgie Gessel.
1:14 – Humphrey Bogart makes an appearance, followed by mentions of other stars like John Barrymore, Bette Davis, and Basil Rathbone.
1:28 – Marie Wilson and Freddie Bartholomew are mentioned arriving.
1:34 – Paul Muni steps to the microphone.
1:39 – Errol Flynn and Lily Damita arrive as the show begins.
1:42 – Rudy Vallee is introduced as the master of ceremonies.
1:48 – Rudy introduces Dick Powell, who is dressed as a cowboy.
2:05 – Dick Powell performs “Ride Tenderfoot Ride.”
4:16 – Donald Crisp takes over as co-host of the evening.
4:24 – Paul Muni gives a tribute to Will Rogers.
5:07 – Muni describes the Will Rogers Memorial Hospital and its mission.
5:27 – Announcement of expanded efforts to help handicapped children.
5:51 – Audience is asked to donate to the cause.
6:18 – Final tribute: “for the children and for Will Rogers.”
6:32–7:49 – Repetitive “heat” sounds continue, possibly music or background filler.

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