Prelude to Fame

May 2, 1950

1h 24m

★ 6.2

He Lived for Music - A Selfish Woman Wanted to Plunder His Genius!

Overview

While 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.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Two Cities Films

J. Arthur Rank Organisation

Prelude to Fame Trailers

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Cast

Guido Ferugia

Jeremy Spenser

John Morell

Guy Rolfe

Catherine Morell

Kathleen Ryan

Anne Bondini

Kathleen Byron

Mario Bondini

Henry Oscar

Carlotta Ferugia

Rosalie Crutchley

Carlo Ferugia

Ferdy Mayne

Sir Arthur Harold

James Robertson Justice

Dr. Lorenzo

John Slater

Newsman

Christopher Lee

Dr. Freihaus

Hugo Schuster

Giuseppe

Robert Rietti

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