I thought Richard Thorpe always managed to present these semi-sumptuous dramas quite well, and he...
The Great Caruso
Enrico Caruso's only passion is to sing. For that, he leaves his hometown of Naples, Italy, and travels to America to sing for the Metropolitan Opera. At first, his lack of education and poor background make him an outcast in the high-class opera world. Eventually, his voice wins him both fans and the hand of his love, Dorothy. But his nonstop pace and desire to perform at any cost eventually take their toll on the singer's health.
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The Great Caruso
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 16, 1951
Runtime
1h 49m
Genres
Drama, Music
User Score
57%
Original Title
The Great Caruso
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Director
Richard Thorpe
Description
Enrico Caruso's only passion is to sing. For that, he leaves his hometown of Naples, Italy, and travels to America to sing for the Metropolitan Opera. At first, his lack of education and poor background make him an outcast in the high-class opera world. Eventually, his voice wins him both fans and the hand of his love, Dorothy. But his nonstop pace and desire to perform at any cost eventually take their toll on the singer's health.