Enrico Caruso: The Film 'My Cousin' Part 1 of 6

[31operafan]

I love it when Caruso first appears onscreen and tips his hat to the audience. :)

[31operafan]

Caruso should've made more films, even transitioning into the talkie era (if he had not died before it occured). He definitely has the potential to become a world-famous movie star, like Mario Lanza. At least people get to see him on the screen, although they cannot hear him.

I like the piano score for this. You can hear songs that Caruso was famous for (and recorded): "Core'ngrato", "A Vucchella", and a few opera arias, most notably "Vesti la giubba".

[31operafan]

@tomfroekjaer Thanks for uploading this rare but wonderful film. :) It's too bad that not very many people know about this film, except for Caruso fans like you and me. Had Caruso lived long enough, we would've heard him speak (for the first time) and sing in the talkies, like when Beniamino Gigli was in them. Too bad Caruso missed that awesome opportunity; I think he would've been glad to do a film where he can sing. :(

[cyulian89]

totally amazing, Enrico Caruso is one of the bests tenors of all times, simply legendary...thanks for the film

[EmilyGreene1984]

I especially love the little look Enrico Caruso as the sculptor gives to his apprentice when he looks at "Enrico's" picture in awe. Its nice to see that Caruso had a healthy attitude towards his success and didn't get too much, if any, of a swelled head.

[EmilyGreene1984]

And had a wonderful sense of humor and irony.

[EmilyGreene1984]

Oh wow, I love this. Hard to imagine Enrico Caruso in the early silent films, and yet he does remarkably well. (As he does with his music)

[racheleleeba]

Fantastic to see this! Thank you.

[toronstganymede]

... been down to mulberry st many times ...