Prelude to Fame

Prelude to Fame

He Lived for Music - A Selfish Woman Wanted to Plunder His Genius!

NR 1950 · 84 min · ★ 6.8 · 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.

Directed by Fergus McDonell · Written by Robert Westerby

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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
Hugo Schuster Dr. Freihaus
Robert Rietti Giuseppe

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