While vacationing in Italy, Nick Morell, son of John Morell, a famous English philosopher and amateur musician and his wife Catherine, becomes friendly with young Guido, and Morell discovers the boy has an extraordinary instinct for orchestration and a phenomenal music memory. A neighboring couple, Signor and Signora Boudini become aware of the boy's talents, and she appeals to his parents to let her educate him musically. Torn by their love for their son and, they feel,the duty to let the world hear his talent, they consent.
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| Editing | Sidney Hayers | Editor |
| Crew | Bridget Boland | Additional Dialogue |
| Crew | Francis Carver | Special Effects |
| Art | Vernon Dickson | Set Dresser |
| Camera | Bill Allan | Camera Operator |
| Sound | Reg Barnes Heath | Sound |
| Production | Donald B. Wilson | Producer |
| Writing | Robert Westerby | Screenplay |
| Camera | George Stretton | Director of Photography |
| Art | Frederick Pusey | Art Direction |
| Costume & Make-Up | Biddy Chrystal | Hairdresser |
| Writing | Aldous Huxley | Story |
| Camera | Ray Sturgess | Camera Operator |
| Production | Denis Holt | Production Manager |
| Art | David Morrison | Assistant Art Director |
| Sound | Winston Ryder | Sound Editor |
| Sound | Gordon K. McCallum | Sound |
| Directing | Yvonne Axeworthy | Continuity |
| Costume & Make-Up | George Blackler | Makeup Artist |
| Directing | Dicky Leeman | Assistant Director |
| Sound | David McCallum Sr. | Orchestrator |
| Sound | Muir Mathieson | Music Director |
| Directing | Fergus McDonell | Director |