Prelude to Fame

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.

Cast

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

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Hugo Schuster

Dr. Freihaus

Robert Rietti

Giuseppe