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The Great Caruso (1951) (1951)

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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

Apr 1, 2008

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This conventional biopic of the famous Italian tenro was one of 1951's biggest commercial hits due to Mario Lanza's popularity at the time.

December 31, 2010 Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com | Comment

Hits a few high notes over the music but hits too many low notes after fudging the biography with too much fictionalization.

February 5, 2009 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews | Comment
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Lanza's portrayal of the great Enrico is HIGHLY impressive - such talent!

January 29, 2012
Adrian B.
Adrian Bucher

A disjointed script and haphazard directing are nearly obscured by Lanza's charm and apparent wit, but his voice leaves much to be desired.

May 28, 2011

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