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Great Video from MGM Musicals in excellent condition, 105 minutes running time, fast dispatch, UK SELLER
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Format:VHS Tape
Picture quality and sound not bad considering the age of the original film but do not expect crystal clarity. Although the Golden Oldie it was bought for did not notice through the tears of romantic nostalgia and memories. Absolutely did the job as far as she was concerned.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
the great Lanza
21 Mar 2001
Made in 1951, this bio of the legendary Enrico Caruso is a treat for opera lovers. Though the script and acting are on the corny side, it's thoroughly enjoyable, and a wonderful filmed record of Mario Lanza, in top form, singing a wide variety of music.
There are scenes that will delight, some are brief, and some are of the complete aria, from the temple scene in "Aida" to a terrific "Vesti la Giubba"...my favorites are the "Rigoletto" quartet, and the "Lucia" sextet. Amazing music, beautifully performed.
Dorothy Kirsten acts and sings the soprano parts well, and Ann Blyth, who plays his wife, gets her turn to sing with "The Loveliest Night of the Year".
This is a film I rent every once in a while, and like more with each viewing. Lanza's voice was extraordinary, though his talent was misused and abused by Hollywood, and scorned by the "purists", who ruled the opera world in those days. How times have changed. There is hardly a great singer today who hasn't made a "pop" recording. Lanza's voice lives on, perhaps appreciated in the truest sense as a singer more now, than in the '50's when he was a "star".
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Mario Lanza at his Best
13 May 2002
Mario Lanza displays his supurb talent in this music filled video and if you aren't already a fan "The Great Caruso" will make you one. The musical selections in this video are unsurpassed. A video you will watch over and over.
Beverly J Scott author of Righteous Revenge
Beverly J Scott author of Righteous Revenge
18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Lanza, still the best!
1 Jan 2002
I have been in love with this movie since first seeing it in the theater when I was a child. I am watching it again today, and it is still very good. I am moved by his singing like no one else's. The movie has so many musical numbers, it is wonderful. I just wonder why there was never a sound track from the movie, at least I have never been able to find it. The Ava Maria number still brings tears to my eyes!
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