Prelude to Glory

Prelude to Glory

Prelude to Glory

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Prelude to Glory

1950

1h 35m

5.0(1 votes)

Drama

Overview

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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20 members

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Roberto Benzi

Roberto

Roberto Benzi

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Paul Bernard

Victor Dumonteix

Paul Bernard

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Louise Conte

Madame Dumonteix

Louise Conte

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Robert Pizani

Fleuriot

Robert Pizani

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Jean Debucourt

Maréchal

Jean Debucourt

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Edmond Ardisson

Announcer

Edmond Ardisson

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Charles Blavette

Cashier

Charles Blavette

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Charles Lemontier

Theater director

Charles Lemontier

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Paul Demange

Second-hand dealer

Paul Demange

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Felga Lauri

Antonia

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Jacques Sommet

Berthier

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Raymond Hermantier

Blind man

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Nicole Marée

Josette

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André Le Gall

Gabriel

André Le Gall

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Albert Michel

Hairdresser

Albert Michel

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Madeleine Barbulée

Mademoiselle Duchemin

Madeleine Barbulée

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Jackie Blanchot

Unknown Role

Jackie Blanchot

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René Brun

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Janine Guyon

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Jane Maguenat

Josette's mother

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