Movie: Stairway to Light

Top 5 Billed Cast

John Nesbitt
John Nesbitt

Narrator (voice)

Dewey Robinson
Dewey Robinson

Head Keeper (uncredited)

Gene Roth
Gene Roth

Hector Chevigny (uncredited)

Harry Wilson
Harry Wilson

Keeper Hosing Down Patient (uncredited)

Wolfgang Zilzer
Wolfgang Zilzer

Dr. Philippe Pinel (uncredited)

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    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.

  • Release Date

    1945-11-03

  • Average

    5.8

  • Rating:

    2.9 starts
  • Tagline

    John Nesbitt's Passing Parade

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  • Languages:

    English
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