Stairway to Light (1945)

  • NR
  • 11/03/1945 (US)
  • Drama, History
  • 10m

John Nesbitt's Passing Parade

Overview

This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short tells the story of 18th Century French physician Dr. Philippe Pinel, who initiated enlightened, humane treatment of the mentally ill.

Rosemary Foster

Screenplay

Sammy Lee

Director

John Nesbitt

Story

Cast

John Nesbitt's headshot

John Nesbitt

Narrator (voice)
Dewey Robinson's headshot

Dewey Robinson

Head Keeper (uncredited)
Gene Roth's headshot

Gene Roth

Hector Chevigny (uncredited)
Harry Wilson's headshot

Harry Wilson

Keeper Hosing Down Patient (uncredited)
Wolfgang Zilzer's headshot

Wolfgang Zilzer

Dr. Philippe Pinel (uncredited)

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