Prelude to Fame

Prelude to Fame

Release Date: 1950-05-02

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.

Rating: 6.2 / 10

Cast

Jeremy Spenser

Jeremy Spenser

as Guido Ferugia

Guy Rolfe

Guy Rolfe

as John Morell

Kathleen Ryan

Kathleen Ryan

as Catherine Morell

Kathleen Byron

Kathleen Byron

as Anne Bondini

Henry Oscar

Henry Oscar

as Mario Bondini

Crew

  • David McCallum Sr. - Orchestrator

  • Robert Westerby - Screenplay

  • George Stretton - Director of Photography

  • Biddy Chrystal - Hairdresser

  • Bill Allan - Camera Operator

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