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Prelude to Fame (1950)

NR · 1950-05-02 · 1h 18m · EN
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He Lived for Music - A Selfish Woman Wanted to Plunder His Genius!

While vacationing in Italy, Nick Morell, son of John Morell, a famous English philosopher and amateur musician and his wife Catherine, 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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Fergus McDonellDirector

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Jeremy SpenserJeremy SpenserGuido FerugiaGuy RolfeGuy RolfeJohn MorellKathleen RyanKathleen RyanCatherine MorellKathleen ByronKathleen ByronAnne BondiniHenry OscarHenry OscarMario BondiniRosalie CrutchleyRosalie CrutchleyCarlotta FerugiaFerdy MayneFerdy MayneCarlo FerugiaJames Robertson JusticeJames Robertson JusticeSir Arthur HaroldJohn SlaterJohn SlaterDr. LorenzoChristopher LeeChristopher LeeNewsmanHugo SchusterHugo SchusterDr. FreihausRobert RiettiRobert RiettiGiuseppe

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What is Prelude to Fame about?

While vacationing in Italy, Nick Morell, son of John Morell, a famous English philosopher and amateur musician and his wife Catherine, 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.

How long is Prelude to Fame?

Prelude to Fame has a runtime of 78 minutes.