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Prelude to Fame (1950)

Prelude to Fame (1950)

Drama

He Lived for Music - A Selfish Woman Wanted to Plunder His Genius!

Release Date: 1950, May 2
Directors: Fergus McDonell
Countries: United Kingdom
Production: Two Cities Films, J. Arthur Rank Organisation, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Cast: Christopher Lee, Ferdy Mayne, Kathleen Byron, Robin Dowell, Michael Balfour, Henry Oscar, Robert Rietti, Guy Rolfe, Rosalie Crutchley, Jeremy Spenser, Hugo Schuster, James Robertson Justice

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

child prodigy