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Stairway to Light(1945)
Status: Released
Date: 1945-11-03
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Time: 0h 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.
Languages: English.
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United States of America
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Movie: Stairway to Light
Top 5 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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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
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John Nesbitt's Passing Parade
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