Movie Description
Prelude to Fame
(1950)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Fergus McDonell
- Producer : Donald B. Wilson
- Editor : Sidney Hayers
- Cast : Jeremy Spenser,Guy Rolfe,Kathleen Ryan,Kathleen Byron,Henry Oscar,Rosalie Crutchley,Ferdy Mayne,James Robertson Justice,John Slater,Christopher Lee,Hugo Schuster,Robert Rietti,Robin Dowell,Michael Balfour,David McCallum Sr.,Dora Hyde,Michael Croudson,Don Liddel,Ben Willian,Alex Fields,Penny Dane,Leonard Trolley
Cast
Guido Ferugia
John Morell
Catherine Morell
Anne Bondini
Mario Bondini
Carlotta Ferugia
Carlo Ferugia
Sir Arthur Harold
Dr. Lorenzo
Newsman
Dr. Freihaus
Giuseppe
Nick Morell
Lucio
Leader of orchestra, Royal Albert Hall
Leader of orchestra, Naples
Nick's Friend
Benjamino
Car Driver
Doorkeeper
Maid
Waiter
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Facts
Original TitlePrelude to Fame
Status Released
Release Information
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1950-05-02
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 24m
Production CompaniesTwo Cities Films,J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Genres
- Drama
