Prelude to Fame

1h 24min

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 Companies

Two Cities Films

J. Arthur Rank Organisation

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
Hugo Schuster

Hugo Schuster

Dr. Freihaus

Release date

2nd May 1950

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English