Prelude to Glory

Prelude to Glory

1950•1h 35m•7.0/10

Drama

Ratings

🎬TMDb

7.0/10(2)

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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Production

Miramar

Language

FR

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Roberto Benzi

Roberto Benzi

Roberto

Paul Bernard

Paul Bernard

Victor Dumonteix

Louise Conte

Louise Conte

Madame Dumonteix

Robert Pizani

Robert Pizani

Fleuriot

Jean Debucourt

Jean Debucourt

Maréchal

Edmond Ardisson

Edmond Ardisson

Announcer

Charles Blavette

Charles Blavette

Cashier

Charles Lemontier

Charles Lemontier

Theater director

Paul Demange

Paul Demange

Second-hand dealer

Felga Lauri

Antonia

Jacques Sommet

Berthier

Raymond Hermantier

Blind man

Nicole Marée

Josette

André Le Gall

André Le Gall

Gabriel

Albert Michel

Albert Michel

Hairdresser

Madeleine Barbulée

Madeleine Barbulée

Mademoiselle Duchemin

Jackie Blanchot

Jackie Blanchot

René Brun

Janine Guyon

Jane Maguenat

Josette's mother

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