03 Nov 1945
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.
Return from Nowhere
In this John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short, a man recovers his lost memories when he is forced to relive events in his dreams.
Top Billed Cast
John Nesbitt Narrator (voice)
Morris Ankrum Doctor (uncredited)
Donald Curtis Jack Stuart (uncredited)
Don DeFore Allan (uncredited)
Kay Medford Waitress (uncredited)
Robert Emmett O'Connor Diner Cook (uncredited)
Naomi Scher Nurse (uncredited)
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