Mario Lanza - Museum & Institute

A short clip taken at the Mario Lanza Museum with Mary Papola. Located in the ’heart’ of South Philadelphia at 712 Montose St. A George Manney film. Copyright 2006. Philadelphia, birthplace of Mario Lanza. Mario Lanza (31 January 1921 -- 7 October 1959) was an American tenor and Hollywood movie star who enjoyed success in the 1950s. His voice was considered by many to rival that of Enrico Caruso, whom Lanza portrayed in the 1951 film The Great Caruso. Lanza was able to sing all types of music. Visit them on the web at: