Prelude to Fame (1950)
He Lived for Music - A Selfish Woman Wanted to Plunder His Genius!
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.
Rated
NR
Year
1950
Country
GB
Language
English
Release date
2 May 1950
TMDB
6.8 (3)
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Jeremy Spenser
Guido Ferugia
Guy Rolfe
John Morell
Kathleen Ryan
Catherine Morell
Kathleen Byron
Anne Bondini
Henry Oscar
Mario Bondini
Rosalie Crutchley
Carlotta Ferugia
Ferdy Mayne
Carlo Ferugia
James Robertson Justice
Sir Arthur Harold
John Slater
Dr. Lorenzo
Christopher Lee
Newsman
H
Hugo Schuster
Dr. Freihaus
Robert Rietti
Giuseppe
R
Robin Dowell
Nick Morell
Michael Balfour
Lucio
D
David McCallum Sr.
Leader of orchestra, Royal Albert Hall
D
Dora Hyde
Leader of orchestra, Naples
M
Michael Croudson
Nick's Friend
D
Don Liddel
Benjamino
B
Ben Willian
Car Driver
A
Alex Fields
Doorkeeper
P
Penny Dane
Maid
L
Leonard Trolley
Waiter
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