(Prelude to Fame)

Content: 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.

Countries:

United Kingdom

Genres:

Drama

Runtime:

84 minutes

Year:

1950

Directors:

Fergus McDonell

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Production companies:

Two Cities Films,

J. Arthur Rank Organisation

Actors:

Guido Ferugia

John Morell

Catherine Morell

Anne Bondini

Mario Bondini

Crews:

Screenplay

Additional Dialogue

Orchestrator

Music Director

Director of Photography