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Stairway to Light poster

Stairway to Light

"John Nesbitt's Passing Parade"

70
Audience
NR 1945 · 10m
Drama, History, Documentary
Starring John Nesbitt · Dewey Robinson · Gene Roth
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About

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.

Theatrical
Nov 3, 1945
Director
Sammy Lee
Writers
Rosemary Foster, John Nesbitt
Producer
Herbert Moulton
Studio
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Keywords
insane asylum coincidence mental patient compassion mental health
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Cast

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J
John Nesbitt
Narrator (voice)
D
Dewey Robinson
Head Keeper (uncredited)
G
Gene Roth
Hector Chevigny (uncredited)
H
Harry Wilson
Keeper Hosing Down Patient (uncredited)
W
Wolfgang Zilzer
Dr. Philippe Pinel (uncredited)

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