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Stairway to Light

John Nesbitt's Passing Parade

3.5

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Duration10 min.
LanguageEnglish
StatusReleased
Release DateNov 3, 1945

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.

Genres

  • Drama
  • History

Casts

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)