Stairway to Light
“John Nesbitt's Passing Parade”
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 3, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sammy Lee
- Screenplay & Story
- Rosemary Foster
- Original Score
- Max Terr
- Original Title
- Stairway to Light
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sammy Lee
Rosemary Foster, John Nesbitt
Max Terr
Charles Salerno Jr.
Harry Komer
Herbert Moulton
Department Leadership Roster
Rosemary Foster
Screenplay
Harry Komer
Editor
Sammy Lee
Director
Herbert Moulton
Producer
Charles Salerno Jr.
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stairway to Light
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What is Stairway to Light about?
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.
Who directed Stairway to Light?
Stairway to Light was directed by Sammy Lee.
Who stars in Stairway to Light?
The principal cast of Stairway to Light includes John Nesbitt, Dewey Robinson, Gene Roth, Harry Wilson, Wolfgang Zilzer.
When was Stairway to Light released and how long is it?
Stairway to Light was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Stairway to Light?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Stairway to Light was composed by Max Terr.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Stairway to Light?
Stairway to Light holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).