Prelude to Fame (1950)
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.

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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
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Storyline

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.


Tagline: He Lived for Music - A Selfish Woman Wanted to Plunder His Genius!
Certification: NR

Details

Genres: Drama

Language: English

Release Date: 02 May 1950

Country: GB

Runtime: 84m

Company Credits

Company: Two Cities Films, J. Arthur Rank Organisation

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Cast

Jeremy Spenser

Jeremy Spenser

Guido Ferugia

Guy Rolfe

Guy Rolfe

John Morell

Kathleen Ryan

Kathleen Ryan

Catherine Morell

Kathleen Byron

Kathleen Byron

Anne Bondini

Henry Oscar

Henry Oscar

Mario Bondini

Rosalie Crutchley

Rosalie Crutchley

Carlotta Ferugia

Ferdy Mayne

Ferdy Mayne

Carlo Ferugia

James Robertson Justice

James Robertson Justice

Sir Arthur Harold

John Slater

John Slater

Dr. Lorenzo

Christopher Lee

Christopher Lee

Newsman

Hugo Schuster

Hugo Schuster

Dr. Freihaus

Robert Rietti

Robert Rietti

Giuseppe

Robin Dowell

Robin Dowell

Nick Morell

Michael Balfour

Michael Balfour

Lucio

David McCallum Sr.

David McCallum Sr.

Leader of orchestra, Royal Albert Hall

Dora Hyde

Dora Hyde

Leader of orchestra, Naples

Michael Croudson

Michael Croudson

Nick's Friend

Don Liddel

Don Liddel

Benjamino

Ben Willian

Ben Willian

Car Driver

Alex Fields

Alex Fields

Doorkeeper

Penny Dane

Penny Dane

Maid

Leonard Trolley

Leonard Trolley

Waiter

Directed By

Yvonne Axeworthy

Yvonne Axeworthy

Continuity

Dicky Leeman

Dicky Leeman

Assistant Director

Fergus McDonell

Fergus McDonell

Director

Writing Credits

Robert Westerby

Robert Westerby

Screenplay

Aldous Huxley

Aldous Huxley

Short Story

Production Crew

Donald B. Wilson

Donald B. Wilson

Producer

Denis Holt

Denis Holt

Production Manager

Edited By

Costume and Makeup

Biddy Chrystal

Biddy Chrystal

Hairdresser

George Blackler

George Blackler

Makeup Artist

Sound

Visual Effects

Not currently known.

Camera

Bill Allan

Bill Allan

Camera Operator

George Stretton

George Stretton

Director of Photography

Ray Sturgess

Ray Sturgess

Camera Operator

Lighting

Not currently known.

Art Department

Vernon Dickson

Vernon Dickson

Set Dresser

Frederick Pusey

Frederick Pusey

Art Direction

David Morrison

David Morrison

Assistant Art Director

Other Crew

Bridget Boland

Bridget Boland

Additional Dialogue

Francis Carver

Francis Carver

Special Effects

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