Stairway to Light (1945)

NR ★ 7.2/10 10 min Drama, History, Documentary United States English

Director: Sammy Lee

Screenplay by: Rosemary Foster
Story by: John Nesbitt

Streaming: Not available

John Nesbitt's Passing Parade

Description

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.

Top 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)