Stairway to Light

Name: Stairway to Light
Director: Sammy Lee
Genre: Drama, History, Documentary
Released: 1945-11-03
Duration: 10 min
Cast: John Nesbitt, Dewey Robinson, Gene Roth, Harry Wilson, Wolfgang Zilzer

Explore Stairway to Light (1945), including ReelBot’s take, cast, runtime, where to watch, and similar movies worth adding to your list.

1945 · 10 min · NR · Drama · History · Documentary · TMDB 7.1/10

Overview

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.

Directed by Sammy Lee

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)