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Stairway to Light

58 %|Nov 3, 1945|Drama, History

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.

Featured Crew

Sammy Lee
Director
John Nesbitt
Story
Rosemary Foster
Screenplay
Herbert Moulton
Producer
Max Terr
Music
Charles Salerno Jr.
Director of Photography
Harry Komer
Editor
Richard Duce
Art Direction

Cast

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