Fergus McDonell

Prelude to Fame

Fergus McDonell

Jeremy Spenser, Guy Rolfe

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.

Private Information

Fergus McDonell

Jill Esmond, Jack Watling

A woman suspects that the local council is corrupt and building defective drains that could cause public health issues.

The Small Voice

Fergus McDonell

Valerie Hobson, James Donald

A man and his wife take to their house some men they rescue from a road crash and then find they have picked up some dangerous criminals.

Train 406

Fergus McDonell, Fergus McDonell

This short documentary offers a step-by-step account of a fast freight train on a run from Toronto to Halifax, with glimpses of the vast amount of organization necessary in the operation of a country-wide transportation network.