Movie

Stairway to Light

★ 7.1/10 · 13 votes 1945 0h 10m Released

DramaHistoryDocumentary

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.

Cast

J John Nesbitt Narrator (voice) Dewey Robinson Head Keeper (uncredited) Gene Roth Hector Chevigny (uncredite Harry Wilson Keeper Hosing Down Patient Wolfgang Zilzer Dr. Philippe Pinel (uncred