Prelude to Glory (1950)
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.
Top billed cast
Roberto BenziRoberto
Paul BernardVictor Dumonteix
Louise ConteMadame Dumonteix
Robert PizaniFleuriot
Jean DebucourtMaréchal
Edmond ArdissonAnnouncer
Charles BlavetteCashier
Charles LemontierTheater director
Paul DemangeSecond-hand dealer- Felga LauriAntonia
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