Prelude to Fame (1950) - film review
Fergus McDonell
Drama
Summary
Prelude to Fame is a British film first released in 1950,
directed by Fergus McDonell.
The film stars Guy Rolfe, Kathleen Byron, Kathleen Ryan, Jeremy Spenser and Henry Oscar.
Our overall rating for this film is: very good.
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Credits
- Director: Fergus McDonell
- Script: Aldous Huxley, Robert Westerby, Bridget Boland
- Photo: George Stretton
- Cast: Guy Rolfe (John Morell), Kathleen Byron (Signora Anne Bondini), Kathleen Ryan (Catherine Morell), Jeremy Spenser (Guido Ferugia), Henry Oscar (Signor Mario Bondini), Rosalie Crutchley (Carlotta Ferugia), John Slater (Dr. Lorenzo), James Robertson Justice (Sir Arthur Harold), Ferdy Mayne (Carlo Ferugia), Robert Rietty (Giuseppe), Robin Dowell (Nick Morell), Hugo Schuster (Dr. Freihaus), Michael Balfour (Lucio), Christopher Lee (Newsman), David McCallum Sr. (Leader of orchestra, Royal Albert Hall), Dora Hyde (Leader of orchestra, Naples), Michael Croudson (Nick’s Friend), Don Liddel (Benjamino), Ben Williams (Car Driver), Alex Fields (Doorkeeper), Penny Dane (Maid), Leonard Trolley (Waiter), Barry MacGregor
- Country: UK
- Language: English
- Runtime: 78 min; B&W
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