More swordfights in opera, please!

Here’s Mario Filippeschi as Edgardo in “Lucia di Lammermoor,” taking on multiple opponents with ease. He even pushes over a candelabra.

It all starts with “Chi mi frena”:

The film adaptation was made in 1946. On this particular print (likely transferred from video), the soundtrack is a little out of alignment. A minor distraction. Why is this not available on DVD?

Put this guy in a room with Errol Flynn and Stewart Granger!