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.
The Seesaw and the Shoes
This short shows how two objects led to important discoveries. Children playing with a seesaw inspire French physician Rene Laennec to invent the stethoscope, and a pair of shoes made of caoutchouc lead Charles Goodyear to discover the process for vulcanizing rubber.
Top Billed Cast
John Nesbitt Narrator
Arthur Space Charles Goodyear (uncredited)
Helen Dickson One of Goodyear's Guests (uncredited)
Feodor Chaliapin Jr. Bit Part (uncredited)
Sheldon Jett One of Goodyear's Guests (uncredited)
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