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Prelude to Fame (1950)

NR ★ 6.8/10 84 min Drama United Kingdom English
Screenplay by: Robert Westerby
Short Story: Aldous Huxley
Streaming: Not available
He Lived for Music - A Selfish Woman Wanted to Plunder His Genius!

Description

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.

Top 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

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