The film traces Naples-born Caruso's ascension from adolescent choir singer to the uppermost ranks of the opera world. Caruso is brought to America, getting off to a bad start by inadvertently insulting the impresario (Carl Benton Reid) responsible for his Metropolitan debut. This complication has a happy outcome when Caruso marries his benefactor's daughter (Ann Blyth). Refusing to spare himself or to hold back his talents from his fans, Caruso's health fails him, and he dies in 1921 at the age of 47. Featuring no fewer ...
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The film traces Naples-born Caruso's ascension from adolescent choir singer to the uppermost ranks of the opera world. Caruso is brought to America, getting off to a bad start by inadvertently insulting the impresario (Carl Benton Reid) responsible for his Metropolitan debut. This complication has a happy outcome when Caruso marries his benefactor's daughter (Ann Blyth). Refusing to spare himself or to hold back his talents from his fans, Caruso's health fails him, and he dies in 1921 at the age of 47. Featuring no fewer than 27 musical numbers, Great Caruso also stars Mario Lanza as Caruso, as well as such operatic superstars as Dorothy Kirsten and Jarmila Novotna. Hal Erickson, Rovi
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Carl Benton Reid, Richard Hageman, Teresa Celli, Blanche Thebom, Jarmila Novotna, Dorothy Kirsten, Ann Blyth, Mario Lanza. Very good. 2007 Run time: 2. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Digital copy/codes may be expired or not included. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Mario Lanza; Ann Blyth; Dorothy Kirsten; Jarmila Novotna; Richard Hageman. New. Run time: 113 mins. Language: English. New in new packaging. USA Orders only! Brand New product! please allow delivery times of 3-7 business days within the USA. US orders only please.
Add this copy of Great Caruso to cart. $25.23, new condition, Sold by newtownvideo rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from huntingdon valley, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2011 by Warner Archives.
Add this copy of Great Caruso to cart. $25.56, new condition, Sold by newtownvideo rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from huntingdon valley, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2011 by Warner Archives.
What can I say? I've loved Caruso for 63 years now. To me, he is the greatest Tenor who ever sang. Mario Lanzas' life mirrored Carusos'. They both died was too young.
Toktok
Mar 10, 2011
Great Grand Opera w/Mario Lanza
This was a gift to best friend who'd seen a cliip on TV and loved it. His grandfather loved Caruso and "The Great Caruso" took him back to a time long gone when grandfather was alive. The movie, made in 1951, probably takes the usual Hollywood license with facts (I've not seen it) but is enjoyable and Lanza's voice is much admired by many grand opera tenors.
cjr43
Nov 24, 2009
greatest music, so-so acting
this is a very fine movie, I first saw it as a child and it made such an impression on me that I wanted to hear more of the classic music available.. I purchased this for my granddaughter hoping she will see it as I did at her age. There are few tenors that can sing like Mario Lanza did in his prime.
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