Enrico Caruso and the Mask

One of Farfariello's most successful characters was that of his friend and compatriot Enrico Caruso. 

​One evening to note happened during World War I, at an event in tribute to the Italian war effort:
It was an evening in honor of Farfariello, an evening benefiting the  Italian patriotic cause.  In a box in the front, Enrico Caruso was present as well.  The stage was all adorned with Italian flags.  Then Farfariello made his appearance.  The thunderous and moving applause for a moment stopped him.  Farfariello performed "The Italian at the Cooperative."  Everyone's eyes filled up with tears when Caruso, who applauded fervorously, could no longer restrain himself; abandoning his seat he dashed on the stage to press the artist, his admired son, to his heart.  
[Performing High, Performing Low: Enrico Caruso and Eduardo Migliaccio by Esther Romeyn]
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The Caruso Mask
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Early Photograph with Farfariello as Caruso
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Enrico Caruso himself
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Farfariello as Caruso
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Farfariello as Caruso
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Enrico Caruso himself

​Selassie' Mask

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