In lyrical and romantic repertory, many regarded Gigli as the legitimate heir of Caruso. He made his professional debut as Enzo in La Gioconda at Rovigo in 1914 and his Rome Opera debut as Faust in Mefistofele in 1916. He later debuted at La Scala in 1918 and first appeared at the Met in 1920, singing every season there until 1932 when he returned to Europe. Superb vintage Italian postcard SP, b/w, 4"x53/4" full-length portrait in performance in Manon. Boldly signed vertically beneath sentiment, adding date "1934." Tipped to double mat; overall 8"x10". Fine example.