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# John Nesbitt's Passing Parade
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📜 Overview: 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.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 1945-11-03
⌚ Running Time: 10 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 5.8

Beloved Cast

John Nesbitt original image
Narrator (voice)
John Nesbitt
Dewey Robinson original image
Head Keeper (uncredited)
Dewey Robinson
Gene Roth original image
Hector Chevigny (uncredited)
Gene Roth
Harry Wilson original image
Keeper Hosing Down Patient (uncredited)
Harry Wilson
Wolfgang Zilzer original image
Dr. Philippe Pinel (uncredited)
Wolfgang Zilzer

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