"John Nesbitt's Passing Parade" 03 November 1945 Drama, History, Factual 10 mins
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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John Nesbitt as Narrator (voice)
Dewey Robinson as Head Keeper (uncredited)
Gene Roth as Hector Chevigny (uncredited)
Harry Wilson as Keeper Hosing Down Patient (uncredited)
Wolfgang Zilzer as Dr. Philippe Pinel (uncredited)
Rosemary Foster Screenplay
Harry Komer Editor
Albert Glasser Orchestrator
Sammy Lee Director
Herbert Moulton Producer
Passing Parade No. 54: Stairway to Light Trailer
United States 03 November 1945
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Philippe Pinel (20 de abril de 1745-25 de octubre de 1826) fue un médico francés dedicado al estudio y tratamiento de las enfermedades mentales. Pertenece ...
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