Prelude to Fame

Prelude to Fame

1950
1h 24m
6.2

6.2/10

2 votes • View on IMDb

"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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Two Cities Films J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date May 2, 1950
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0042856

Cast

Jeremy Spenser
Jeremy Spenser

Guido Ferugia

Guy Rolfe
Guy Rolfe

John Morell

Kathleen Ryan
Kathleen Ryan

Catherine Morell

Kathleen Byron
Kathleen Byron

Anne Bondini

Henry Oscar
Henry Oscar

Mario Bondini

Rosalie Crutchley
Rosalie Crutchley

Carlotta Ferugia

Ferdy Mayne
Ferdy Mayne

Carlo Ferugia

James Robertson Justice
James Robertson Justice

Sir Arthur Harold

John Slater
John Slater

Dr. Lorenzo

Christopher Lee
Christopher Lee

Newsman

Hugo Schuster
Hugo Schuster

Dr. Freihaus

Robert Rietti
Robert Rietti

Giuseppe

Key Crew

Donald B. Wilson
Producer
Robert Westerby
Screenplay
Fergus McDonell
Director