Stairway to Light 1945

John Nesbitt's Passing Parade

Stairway to Light

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NR
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.

Top 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)

Release Date 1945-11-03
Runtime 10m
Directors Sammy Lee, Charles Salerno Jr.
Producer Herbert Moulton
Writers Rosemary Foster, John Nesbitt