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1.Student Prince (1954) starring: Ann Blyth, Edmund Purdom, John Ericson, Louis Calhern, Edmund Gwenn directed by: Curtis Bernhardt, Richard Thorpe December 11, 1992
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I was dragged to this movie as a young boy. What young man wants to see a movie with a singing prince and a love story? It didn't take long for me to enjoy the story of male bonding by singing and drinking in the beer garden soon to be followed by a sword fight. I can almost imagine myself serenading the beautiful and sexy barmaid (Ann Bylthe), especially with the flawless voice from GOD(Mario Lanza) lip-synced to near perfection by the prince(Edmund Purdom). All this plus an arrogant jerk is shown the error of his ways. Oh yeah, and the love story is classic. With 20-20 hindsight it's obvious that losing Lanza,the actor, was a stroke of luck.

2.Great Caruso starring: Mario Lanza, Ann Blyth, Dorothy Kirsten, Jarmila Novotna, Richard Hageman directed by: Richard Thorpe December 04, 1992
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This is a highly fictionaliased and heavily sentimental portrait of the great operatic tenor .It is lavishly mounted and has many popular ingredients which all helped in making it a major commercial hit in its day. There is the rags to riches nature of the story as Enrico Caruso rises from poverty on the back streets of Naples to becoming the darling of New York society ,overcoming the death of his mother while still a child and building a carrer in the opera houses of Europe before his US debut.There is the theme of his falling in love with a scion of New York society ,in the face of unbending parental disapproval .There are lots of popular operatic arias and a strong dose of religiosity ,with the Bach -Gounoud "Ave Marie" a particular standout ..for those with more populist taste there ... Read More

3.Seven Hills of Rome starring: Mario Lanza, Renato Rascel, Marisa Allasio, Peggie Castle, Clelia Matania directed by: Roy Rowland February 24, 1995
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Have no idea when I last saw this film, but decided to watch it before my first trip to Rome. It is a delight and Lanza is in great form. The songs were wonderful and the scenery beautiful creating a very enjoyable film. I'll be very disappointed if someone doesn't break out in song during my visit!!

4.Toast of New Orleans starring: Kathryn Grayson, Mario Lanza, David Niven, J. Carrol Naish, James Mitchell directed by: Norman Taurog September 01, 1998
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What a match! Grayson, the beautiful physiognomy, clothes-model, and concert-quality singer was the best of her time (see her in "Kiss Me Kate"); and Mario has a magnificent voice. It was unfortunate that Mario was too out-of-condition to play "The Student Prince". Instead, the role went to Edmund Purdom. Also, Mario was made for the musical Carousel! None sings "If I Loved You" so well. But, we are happy to have the video tapes and recordings of these perfect performances available in the market place.

5.Serenade starring: Mario Lanza, Joan Fontaine, Sara Montiel, Vincent Price, Joseph Calleia directed by: Anthony Mann July 08, 1994
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Some might say that Mario Lanza was overweight and not in his best voice for this Movie, but that would be judging him by those factors alone. This in my opinion ironically is Lanza's best Movie ever! Serenade is a very dramatic Movie with great performances from the likes of Joan Fontaine and in particular Sarita Montiel who really makes this Picture. Add this to the beautiful colourful backdrops and a haunting and dramatic score in the use of 'Serenade', and what you have is a cocktail for a fabulous Movie! For a two hour Film this could have been 'over-long' but in fact the two hours fly by as the whole is so absorbing. This lush Masterpiece from 1956 is so under-rated as to never have been released on either Video or DVD in the United Kingdom - and only on Video for a limited period in the ... Read More

6.For the First Time starring: Mario Lanza, Johanna von Koczian, Kurt Kasznar, Hans Söhnker, Annie Rosar directed by: Rudolph Maté February 24, 1995
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I very highly recommend this Mario Lanza film. It is very enjoyable to watch and colorful. The clothes and scenery are great and also the song selection. It's little shown on television but a really good Mario Lanza film. Mr. Lanza can hit all notes so beautifully. He truly has a angelic voice.

7.Because You're Mine starring: Mario Lanza, Doretta Morrow, James Whitmore, Dean Miller, Rita Corday directed by: Alexander Hall December 11, 1992
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No wonder i was amazed as a kid sitting on my mom's lap watching these movies. I knew there was magic in them...but what was that magic. That Magic my friends is the signing talent from many of our great actors/ actreses from our past. I dont know them all by name but when i hear Mario Lanza or Nelson Eddy or Jeanette Macdonald i kinda melt away. I saw this movie multiple times during the last 40 years and for a movie that Mario did not want to make...it turned out quite alright and fun enought to want to see and hear it again and again. Once again ...Bravo Mario Bravo...

8.That Midnight Kiss starring: Kathryn Grayson, José Iturbi, Ethel Barrymore, Mario Lanza, Keenan Wynn directed by: Norman Taurog December 11, 1992
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I grew up listening to Mario Lanza on radio & seeing his movies, but I had never seen his first movie, That Midnight Kiss. What a joy to watch and hear him, as well as Kathyrn Grayson. He was so young, and his weight the best I've ever seen of him. Guess he was born with natural acting talent as well as beauty of voice, because I saw no flaws in his acting--only perfect timing, expression of feeling, and enthusiasm (and, of course, that fabulous voice). A really sweet, romantic movie. Kathryn Grayson also was a favorite of mine at that time--so pretty, with a delightful voice. I think this is my favorite of his movies.

9.Mario Lanza - The American Caruso starring: Mario Lanza April 16, 1995
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THIS IS A GREAT TRIBUTE TO MARIO LANZA. THE VIDEO WAS MADE IN THE 1980'S AND IS NARRATED BY PLACIDO DOMINGO. VARIOUS FRIEND AND COLLEGUES COMMENT ON LANZA'S LIFE AND TRIBULATIONS. IT IS A FUN AND INTERESTING VIDEO. MANY CLIPS, AND CO STARS.

10.The Great Caruso starring: Mario Lanza, Ann Blyth, Dorothy Kirsten, Jarmila Novotna, Richard Hageman directed by: Richard Thorpe
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This is a highly fictionaliased and heavily sentimental portrait of the great operatic tenor .It is lavishly mounted and has many popular ingredients which all helped in making it a major commercial hit in its day. There is the rags to riches nature of the story as Enrico Caruso rises from poverty on the back streets of Naples to becoming the darling of New York society ,overcoming the death of his mother while still a child and building a carrer in the opera houses of Europe before his US debut.There is the theme of his falling in love with a scion of New York society ,in the face of unbending parental disapproval .There are lots of popular operatic arias and a strong dose of religiosity ,with the Bach -Gounoud "Ave Marie" a particular standout ..for those with more populist taste there is a strong pop tune in "The ... Read More

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