But his first rate musicianship never let down. By the time his film roles came around, his voice seemed to have taken on a slight strain and occasional throaty quality. And reading his press reviews online pointed to his having critics and public alike in the palm of his hands. I was impressed to discover he sang under the distinguished batons of Stokowski, Reiner, Respighi and Toscannini. Yet, he may have done his most impressive singing during his leading stint with the Philadelphia Civic Opera. That success led to his film contract, a new career as a film star and a semi-end to his exhaustive operatic career. A remarkable 33 total repertoire which he essayed during the late 20s and up to that "fateful" 1920 concert when he stepped in at the last minute to replace an ailing Lotte Lehmann. Focusing on Nelson Eddy, it was with some astonishment to read his pre-film operatic bio.
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