Prelude to Fame (1950)

While vacationing in Italy, Nick Morell, son of John Morell, a famous English philosopher and amateur musician and his wife Catherine, 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.

Directing:
  • Fergus McDonell

Writing:
  • Aldous Huxley
  • Robert Westerby

Stars:
Release Date: 1950-05-02
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  • Country: GB
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 78
Kathleen Byron
Kathleen Byro...
Anne Bondini
Jeremy Spenser
Jeremy Spense...
Guido Ferugia
Guy Rolfe
Guy Rolfe
John Morell
Kathleen Ryan
Kathleen Ryan
Catherine Morell
Henry Oscar
Henry Oscar
Mario Bondini
Rosalie Crutchley
Rosalie Crutc...
Carlotta Ferugia
Ferdy Mayne
Ferdy Mayne
Carlo Ferugia
James Robertson Justice
James Roberts...
Sir Arthur Harold
John Slater
John Slater
Dr. Lorenzo
Christopher Lee
Christopher L...
Newsman
Robert Rietti
Robert Rietti
Giuseppe
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