Stairway to Light (1945)
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.
Director:
Sammy Lee
Writer:
Rosemary Foster
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John Nesbitt as Narrator (voice) |
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Dewey Robinson as Head Keeper (uncredited) |
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Gene Roth as Hector Chevigny (uncredited) |
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Harry Wilson as Keeper Hosing Down Patient (uncredited) |
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Wolfgang Zilzer as Dr. Philippe Pinel (uncredited) |
| Writing | Rosemary Foster | Screenplay |
| Art | Richard Duce | Art Direction |
| Editing | Harry Komer | Editor |
| Sound | Max Terr | Music |
| Sound | Albert Glasser | Orchestrator |
| Camera | Charles Salerno Jr. | Director of Photography |
| Directing | Sammy Lee | Director |
| Writing | John Nesbitt | Story |
| Production | Herbert Moulton | Producer |