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Stairway to Light

Stairway to Light

John Nesbitt's Passing Parade

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Stairway to Light
  • Genres: Drama, History
  • Release Date: 1945-11-03
  • Runtime: 10 minutes
  • Rating: 7/10 (7 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.2155
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

John Nesbitt

John Nesbitt

as Narrator (voice)

Dewey Robinson

Dewey Robinson

as Head Keeper (uncredited)

Gene Roth

Gene Roth

as Hector Chevigny (uncredited)

Harry Wilson

Harry Wilson

as Keeper Hosing Down Patient (uncredited)

Wolfgang Zilzer

Wolfgang Zilzer

as Dr. Philippe Pinel (uncredited)

Gallery

Movie scene

External Links

Keywords

insane asylummental patientcompassionmental health

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stairway to Light?

Stairway to Light is a Drama, History movie directed by . It was released on 1945-11-03.

Who are the main actors in Stairway to Light?

The main cast includes John Nesbitt, Dewey Robinson, Gene Roth, Harry Wilson, Wolfgang Zilzer, .

Where can I watch Stairway to Light online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Stairway to Light is available.

Is Stairway to Light based on a true story?

John Nesbitt's Passing Parade

What is the IMDb rating of Stairway to Light?

Stairway to Light has an IMDb rating of 7/10 based on 7 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Stairway to Light?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Stairway to Light?

The soundtrack was composed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Stairway to Light filmed?

Stairway to Light was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Stairway to Light?

The total runtime of Stairway to Light is 10 minutes.

Is Stairway to Light suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Stairway to Light?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Stairway to Light.

Does Stairway to Light have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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