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John Nesbitt's Passing Parade

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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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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

10 mins

Rating

7/10

Release Date

03 November 1945

Country

United States of America

Cast

John Nesbitt

John Nesbitt

Narrator (voice)

Dewey Robinson

Dewey Robinson

Head Keeper (uncredited)

Gene Roth

Gene Roth

Hector Chevigny (uncredited)

Harry Wilson

Harry Wilson

Keeper Hosing Down Patient (uncredited)

Wolfgang Zilzer

Wolfgang Zilzer

Dr. Philippe Pinel (uncredited)

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