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Release Year1945
Runtime0h 10m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, History, Documentary
Votes13
DirectorSammy Lee
WritersRosemary Foster, John Nesbitt
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.1 out of 10
Cast5 credited
Also Known AsStairway to Light
About Stairway to Light
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, Stairway to Light leans on a strong ensemble — John Nesbitt, Dewey Robinson, Gene Roth — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1945.
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