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Prelude to Fame

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Calorie Rating: 110
Released: 1950-05-02
MPAA Rating: NR
Running Time: 78 Minutes
Studios: Two Cities Films, J. Arthur Rank Organisation,


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 / Directors

Dicky Leeman
Assistant Director



Cast

Jeremy Spenser
Character: Guido Ferugia
Guy Rolfe
Character: John Morell
Kathleen Ryan
Character: Catherine Morell

Kathleen Byron
Character: Anne Bondini
Henry Oscar
Character: Mario Bondini
Rosalie Crutchley
Character: Carlotta Ferugia

Ferdy Mayne
Character: Carlo Ferugia
James Robertson Justice
Character: Sir Arthur Harold
John Slater
Character: Dr. Lorenzo

Christopher Lee
Character: Newsman
Hugo Schuster
Character: Dr. Freihaus
Robert Rietti
Character: Giuseppe

Robin Dowell
Character: Nick Morell
Michael Balfour
Character: Lucio
David McCallum Sr.
Character: Leader of orchestra, Royal Albert Hall

Dora Hyde
Character: Leader of orchestra, Naples
Michael Croudson
Character: Nick's Friend
Don Liddel
Character: Benjamino

Ben Willian
Character: Car Driver
Alex Fields
Character: Doorkeeper
Penny Dane
Character: Maid

Leonard Trolley
Character: Waiter


Production and Crew

George Stretton
Director of Photography

Biddy Chrystal
Hairdresser
Bill Allan
Camera Operator

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
Bridget Boland
Additional Dialogue

Vernon Dickson
Set Dresser
Aldous Huxley
Short Story