Prelude to Fame (1950)
1h 24m
Running Time
May 2, 1950Release Date
Plot.
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.
Where to Watch.
No streaming offers found
Cast & Crew.

Jeremy Spenser
Guido Ferugia

Guy Rolfe
John Morell

Kathleen Ryan
Catherine Morell

Kathleen Byron
Anne Bondini

Henry Oscar
Mario Bondini

Rosalie Crutchley
Carlotta Ferugia

Ferdy Mayne
Carlo Ferugia

James Robertson Justice
Sir Arthur Harold

John Slater
Dr. Lorenzo

Christopher Lee
Newsman

Hugo Schuster
Dr. Freihaus

Robert Rietti
Giuseppe

David McCallum Sr.
Orchestrator

Robert Westerby
Screenplay

George Stretton
Director of Photography

Donald Wilson
Producer

Biddy Chrystal
Hairdresser

Bill Allan
Camera Operator

Sidney Hayers
Editor

Dicky Leeman
Assistant Director

Reg Barnes Heath
Sound

Gordon K. McCallum
Sound

Aldous Huxley
Story

Frederick Pusey
Art Direction

Muir Mathieson
Music Director

Ray Sturgess
Camera Operator

Winston Ryder
Sound Editor

Denis Holt
Production Manager

George Blackler
Makeup Artist

David Morrison
Assistant Art Director

Francis Carver
Special Effects

Yvonne Axeworthy
Continuity

Donald B. Wilson
Producer

Bridget Boland
Additional Dialogue

Vernon Dickson
Set Dresser

Fergus McDonell
Director
Media.

Details.
Release DateMay 2, 1950
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 24m
Content RatingNR
Filming LocationsPinewood Studios, United Kingdom
Genres
Last updated:
This Movie Is About.
child prodigy
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 was written by Robert Westerby and Bridget Boland based on the 1924 story "Young Archimedes" by Aldous Huxley, about a mathematical prodigy who is also gifted in music.
You May Also Like.
Look at the other titles that might be interesting for you

Cinderella II: Dreams Come True (2002)
Movie
6.44

Critters 3 (1991)
Movie
4.75

3 Men and a Little Lady (1990)
Movie
6

Big Top Scooby-Doo! (2012)
Movie
7.33

Cat Ballou (1965)
Movie
4

Scum (1979)
Movie
6

The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island (1997)
Movie
5.61

Box (2021)
Movie

Scooby-Doo! Moon Monster Madness (2015)
Movie
5.67

Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! (1989)
Movie

The Ghost & Mr. Chicken (1966)
Movie

My Wife is a Witch (1980)
Movie

Song of Love (1972)
Movie
1

What's New, Scooby-Doo? Vol. 5: Sports Spooktacular (2005)
Movie

Box (2015)
Movie

Planet Single 3 (2019)
Movie
6

'o Re (1989)
Movie

Box (1975)
Movie

What's New, Scooby-Doo? Vol. 7: Ready to Scare (2006)
Movie

Box (2022)
Movie