Stairway to Light

Name: Stairway to Light
Genre: Drama, History, Documentary
Released: 1945
Duration: 10 min
Rating: 7.077

1945 · 10 min

Drama · History · Documentary

★ 7.1

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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.

Crew

Director Sammy Lee
Screenplay Rosemary Foster
Story John Nesbitt
Director of Photography Charles Salerno Jr.

Cast

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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)

Crew

Director — Sammy Lee
Screenplay — Rosemary Foster
Story — John Nesbitt
Director of Photography — Charles Salerno Jr.

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Intermission

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