Prélude à la gloire (1950)
Directed by Georges Lacombe

Drama
aka: Prelude to Glory

Film Synopsis

Roberto is an 11-year-old musical prodigy whose talents are readily exploited by the less scrupulously minded.  Fortunately, he falls under the protection of a kindly old organist who has his best interests at heart.  With his help and patient tutelage, Roberto will fulfil his potential and one day lead an orchestra of his own...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Georges Lacombe
  • Script: Jean Bernard-Luc, Paul Andréota
  • Cinematographer: Claude Renoir
  • Music: Louis Beydts
  • Cast: Roberto Benzi (Roberto), Jean Debucourt (Maréchal), Paul Bernard (Dumonteix), Robert Pizani (Fleuriot), André Le Gall (Gabriel), Louise Conte (Mme. Dumonteix), Nicole Marée (Josette), Raymond Hermantier (Le aveugle), Albert Michel (Le coiffeur), Orchestre de la Société des Concerts du Conservatoire (Orchestre)
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Black and White
  • Runtime: 90 min
  • Aka: Prelude to Glory

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