Stairway to Light

194510mEnglish

Documentary short Drama History

Accolades

1Oscar

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Synopsis

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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Details

Genres

DramaHistoryDocumentary

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Awards & Recognition

Awards Dominance

1

Wins

1

Nominations

Won

Short Subject (One-reel) · Herbert Moulton, Producer; Jerry Bresler, Executive Producer

Full award breakdown

1946

Academy Awards

◆ Won

Short Subject (One-reel)

Herbert Moulton, Producer; Jerry Bresler, Executive Producer

1946

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Cast

John Nesbitt

John Nesbitt

Narrator (voice)

Dewey Robinson

Dewey Robinson

Head Keeper (uncredited)

Gene Roth

Gene Roth

Hector Chevigny (uncredited)

Harry Wilson

Harry Wilson

Keeper Hosing Down Patient (uncredited)

Wolfgang Zilzer

Wolfgang Zilzer

Dr. Philippe Pinel (uncredited)

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