Prelude to Fame

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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  Dicky Leeman
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  Yvonne Axeworthy
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  Fergus McDonell

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  Jeremy Spenser
  Guido Ferugia
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  Guy Rolfe
  John Morell
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  Kathleen Ryan
  Catherine Morell
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  Kathleen Byron
  Anne Bondini
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  Henry Oscar
  Mario Bondini
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  Rosalie Crutchley
  Carlotta Ferugia
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  Ferdy Mayne
  Carlo Ferugia
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  James Robertson Justice
  Sir Arthur Harold
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  John Slater
  Dr. Lorenzo
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  Christopher Lee
  Newsman
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  Hugo Schuster
  Dr. Freihaus
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  Robert Rietti
  Giuseppe
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  Robin Dowell
  Nick Morell
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  Michael Balfour
  Lucio
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  David McCallum Sr.
  Leader of orchestra, Royal Albert Hall
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  Dora Hyde
  Leader of orchestra, Naples
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  Michael Croudson
  Nick's Friend
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  Don Liddel
  Benjamino
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  Ben Willian
  Car Driver
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  Alex Fields
  Doorkeeper