His co-star on Cavalleria Rusticana was mezzo - soprano Emma Vilmar , who took the role of Lucia .
In 1917 Hansen appeared in his film debut , Cavalleria Rusticana , based on the opera of the same name .
Hansen 's co-star Cavalleria Rusticana   Rusticana was mezzo - soprano Emma Vilmar , who took the role of Lucia .
In 1917 Hansen appeared in his film debut , Cavalleria Rusticana , based on the opera of the same name .