Prelude to Glory
Prélude à la gloire
Synopsis
Roberto, a 10-year-old boy, is drawn to music. An old organist discovers his gifts, and begins his musical education which will lead him to the head of an orchestra.
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Roberto Benzi
Roberto
Paul Bernard
Victor Dumonteix
Louise Conte
Madame Dumonteix
Robert Pizani
Fleuriot
Jean Debucourt
Maréchal
Edmond Ardisson
Announcer
Charles Blavette
Cashier
Charles Lemontier
Theater director
Paul Demange
Second-hand dealer
Felga Lauri
Antonia
Jacques Sommet
Berthier
Raymond Hermantier
Blind man
Nicole Marée
Josette
André Le Gall
Gabriel
Albert Michel
Hairdresser
Madeleine Barbulée
Mademoiselle Duchemin
Jackie Blanchot
René Brun
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Georges Lacombe
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Bernard-Luc
- Original Score
- Louis Beydts
- Original Title
- Prélude à la gloire
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Miramar
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Georges Lacombe
Jean Bernard-Luc, Paul Andréota
Louis Beydts
Claude Renoir
Henri Taverna
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Renoir
Director of Photography
Jean Bernard-Luc
Screenplay
Georges Lacombe
Director
Henri Taverna
Editor
Paul Andréota
Writer
Eugène Delfau
Production Design
Henri Morin
Production Design
Louis Beydts
Original Music Composer
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What is Prelude to Glory about?
Roberto, a 10-year-old boy, is drawn to music. An old organist discovers his gifts, and begins his musical education which will lead him to the head of an orchestra.
Who directed Prelude to Glory?
Prelude to Glory was directed by Georges Lacombe.
Who stars in Prelude to Glory?
The principal cast of Prelude to Glory includes Roberto Benzi, Paul Bernard, Louise Conte, Robert Pizani, Jean Debucourt.
When was Prelude to Glory released and how long is it?
Prelude to Glory was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Prelude to Glory?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Prelude to Glory was composed by Louis Beydts.