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Prelude to Fame

Prelude to Fame

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

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Prelude to Fame
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1950-05-02
  • Runtime: 84 minutes
  • Rating: 6.2/10 (2 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Two Cities Films, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.2546
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Jeremy Spenser

Jeremy Spenser

as Guido Ferugia

Guy Rolfe

Guy Rolfe

as John Morell

Kathleen Ryan

Kathleen Ryan

as Catherine Morell

Kathleen Byron

Kathleen Byron

as Anne Bondini

Henry Oscar

Henry Oscar

as Mario Bondini

Rosalie Crutchley

Rosalie Crutchley

as Carlotta Ferugia

Ferdy Mayne

Ferdy Mayne

as Carlo Ferugia

James Robertson Justice

James Robertson Justice

as Sir Arthur Harold

John Slater

John Slater

as Dr. Lorenzo

Christopher Lee

Christopher Lee

as Newsman

Gallery

Movie scene

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Keywords

child prodigy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prelude to Fame?

Prelude to Fame is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1950-05-02.

Who are the main actors in Prelude to Fame?

The main cast includes Jeremy Spenser, Guy Rolfe, Kathleen Ryan, Kathleen Byron, Henry Oscar, .

Where can I watch Prelude to Fame online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Prelude to Fame is available.

Is Prelude to Fame based on a true story?

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

What is the IMDb rating of Prelude to Fame?

Prelude to Fame has an IMDb rating of 6.2/10 based on 2 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Prelude to Fame?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Prelude to Fame?

The soundtrack was composed by Two Cities Films, J. Arthur Rank Organisation. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Prelude to Fame filmed?

Prelude to Fame was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Prelude to Fame?

The total runtime of Prelude to Fame is 84 minutes.

Is Prelude to Fame suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Prelude to Fame?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Prelude to Fame.

Does Prelude to Fame have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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