Movie
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.
- Production
- Two Cities Films · J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Cast
20 people
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Hugo Schuster
as Dr. Freihaus
D
Dora Hyde
as Leader of orchestra, Naples
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Michael Croudson
as Nick's Friend
D
Don Liddel
as Benjamino
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Alex Fields
as Doorkeeper