Prelude to Fame
Prelude to Fame
Release: 1950-05-02
·Runtime: 84m
·★ 6.2
Drama
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.
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
Two Cities Films
J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Cast
Christopher Lee
as Newsman
Guy Rolfe
as John Morell
Ferdy Mayne
as Carlo Ferugia
James Robertson Justice
as Sir Arthur Harold
Robert Rietti
as Giuseppe
Kathleen Ryan
as Catherine Morell
Rosalie Crutchley
as Carlotta Ferugia
John Slater
as Dr. Lorenzo
Jeremy Spenser
as Guido Ferugia
Henry Oscar
as Mario Bondini
Kathleen Byron
as Anne Bondini
