Prelude to Fame (1950)
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.
Director:
Fergus McDonell
Writer:
Robert Westerby
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Jeremy Spenser as Guido Ferugia |
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Guy Rolfe as John Morell |
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Kathleen Ryan as Catherine Morell |
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Kathleen Byron as Anne Bondini |
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Henry Oscar as Mario Bondini |
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Rosalie Crutchley as Carlotta Ferugia |
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Ferdy Mayne as Carlo Ferugia |
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James Robertson Justice as Sir Arthur Harold |
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John Slater as Dr. Lorenzo |
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Christopher Lee as Newsman |
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Hugo Schuster as Dr. Freihaus |
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Robert Rietti as Giuseppe |
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Robin Dowell as Nick Morell |
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Michael Balfour as Lucio |
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David McCallum Sr. as Leader of orchestra, Royal Albert Hall |
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Dora Hyde as Leader of orchestra, Naples |
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Michael Croudson as Nick's Friend |
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Don Liddel as Benjamino |
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Ben Willian as Car Driver |
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Alex Fields as Doorkeeper |
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Penny Dane as Maid |
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Leonard Trolley as Waiter |
| Sound | David McCallum Sr. | Orchestrator |
| Writing | Robert Westerby | Screenplay |
| Camera | George Stretton | Director of Photography |
| Costume & Make-Up | Biddy Chrystal | Hairdresser |
| Camera | Bill Allan | Camera Operator |
| Editing | Sidney Hayers | Editor |
| Directing | Dicky Leeman | Assistant Director |
| Sound | Reg Barnes Heath | Sound |
| Sound | Gordon K. McCallum | Sound |
| Art | Frederick Pusey | Art Direction |
| Sound | Muir Mathieson | Music Director |
| Camera | Ray Sturgess | Camera Operator |
| Sound | Winston Ryder | Sound Editor |
| Production | Denis Holt | Production Manager |
| Costume & Make-Up | George Blackler | Makeup Artist |
| Art | David Morrison | Assistant Art Director |
| Crew | Francis Carver | Special Effects |
| Directing | Yvonne Axeworthy | Continuity |
| Production | Donald B. Wilson | Producer |
| Crew | Bridget Boland | Additional Dialogue |
| Art | Vernon Dickson | Set Dresser |
| Directing | Fergus McDonell | Director |
| Writing | Aldous Huxley | Short Story |
