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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.
Cast
John Nesbitt, Dewey Robinson, Gene Roth, Harry Wilson, Wolfgang Zilzer
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