Stairway to Light (1945)

11/03/1945 (US) • 10m

Drama, History

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.

Top Billed Cast

John Nesbitt

Narrator (voice)

Dewey Robinson

Head Keeper (uncredited)

Gene Roth

Hector Chevigny (uncredited)

Harry Wilson

Keeper Hosing Down Patient (uncredited)

Wolfgang Zilzer

Dr. Philippe Pinel (uncredited)


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

insane asylum

mental patient

compassion

mental health

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