Prelude to Fame (1950)
1h 24m · 2 May 1950
He Lived for Music - A Selfish Woman Wanted to Plunder His Genius!
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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.
| Movie ID | 112946 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Fergus McDonell |
| Main cast | Jeremy Spenser, Guy Rolfe, Kathleen Ryan, Kathleen Byron, Henry Oscar, Rosalie Crutchley, Ferdy Mayne, James Robertson Justice |
| Release date | 2 May 1950 |
| Release year | 1950 |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 84 min (1h 24m) |
| Rating | 6.8 / 10 (TMDB) |
| Production house | Two Cities Films |
Director: Fergus McDonell
Writers: Robert Westerby
Top cast
Jeremy SpenserGuido Ferugia
Guy RolfeJohn Morell
Kathleen RyanCatherine Morell
Kathleen ByronAnne Bondini
Henry OscarMario Bondini
Rosalie CrutchleyCarlotta Ferugia
Ferdy MayneCarlo Ferugia
James Robertson JusticeSir Arthur Harold
John SlaterDr. Lorenzo
Christopher LeeNewsman
Hugo SchusterDr. Freihaus
Robert RiettiGiuseppe
Robin DowellNick Morell
Michael BalfourLucio
David McCallum Sr.Leader of orchestra, Royal Albert Hall
Dora HydeLeader of orchestra, Naples
Michael CroudsonNick's Friend
Don LiddelBenjamino
Ben WillianCar Driver
Alex FieldsDoorkeeper
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