Stairway to Light

5.8 / 10

(5 votes)

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.

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Drama,

History

Duration:

10 minutes

Year:

1945

Director:

Sammy Lee

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Company:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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)

Crew:
Harry Komer

Editor

Sammy Lee

Director

Rosemary Foster

Screenplay

John Nesbitt

Story

Richard Duce

Art Direction