Prelude to Fame (1950)
1h 18m
Running Time
May 2, 1950Release Date
Plot.
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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Cast & Crew.
Guy Rolfe
John Morell
Kathleen Byron
Signora Anne Bondini
Kathleen Ryan
Catherine Morell
Henry Oscar
Mario Bondini
Jeremy Spenser
Guido Ferugia
Rosalie Crutchley
Carlotta Ferugia
Fergus McDonell
Director
Ferdy Mayne
Carlo Ferugia
Aldous Huxley
Writer
Robert Westerby
Writer
James Robertson Justice
Sir Arthur Harold
John Slater
Dr. Lorenzo
Bridget Boland
Writer
Christopher Lee
Newsman
Donald Wilson
Producer
Hugo Schuster
Dr. Freihaus
George Stretton
Cinematographer
Robert Rietti
Giuseppe
Winston Ryder
Sound Editor
Muir Mathieson
Music Director
Sidney Hayers
Editor
Donald B. Wilson
Producer
Denis Holt
Production Manager
Biddy Chrystal
Hairdresser
Gordon K. McCallum
Sound
Dicky Leeman
Assistant Director
George Blackler
Makeup Artist
Frederick Pusey
Art Direction
Ray Sturgess
Camera Operator
Yvonne Axeworthy
Continuity
David McCallum Sr.
Orchestrator
Francis Carver
Special Effects
Bill Allan
Camera Operator
Reg Barnes Heath
Sound
David Morrison
Assistant Art Director
Vernon Dickson
Set Dresser
Media.
Details.
Release DateMay 2, 1950
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 18m
Content RatingNR
Filming LocationsPinewood Studios, United Kingdom
Genres
Wiki.
Prelude to Fame is a 1950 British drama film set in Italy, directed by Fergus McDonell and starring Guy Rolfe, Kathleen Byron and Kathleen Ryan. It is based on the 1924 story "Young Archimides" by Aldous Huxley, about a mathematical prodigy who is also gifted in music.