Prelude to Fame
1950 · 84 min
Drama
★ 6.8While holidaying in Italy, Nick Morell, son of John Morell, a famous English philosopher and amateur musician, becomes friendly with young Guido, and Morell discovers the boy has an extraordinary instinct for orchestration and a phenomenal music memory. A neighboring couple, Signor and Signora Boudini become aware of the boy's talents, and she appeals to his parents to let her educate him musically. Torn by their love for their son and, they feel,the duty to let the world hear his talent, they consent.
Crew
- Director Fergus McDonell
- Screenplay Robert Westerby
- Director of Photography George Stretton
Cast
Jeremy Spenser
Guido Ferugia
Guy Rolfe
John Morell
Kathleen Ryan
Catherine Morell
Kathleen Byron
Anne Bondini
Henry Oscar
Mario Bondini
Rosalie Crutchley
Carlotta Ferugia
Ferdy Mayne
Carlo Ferugia
James Robertson Justice
Sir Arthur Harold
John Slater
Dr. Lorenzo
Christopher Lee
Newsman
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Hugo Schuster
Dr. Freihaus
Robert Rietti
Giuseppe
Crew
- Director — Fergus McDonell
- Screenplay — Robert Westerby
- Director of Photography — George Stretton
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