Prince of Players

Prince of Players

Movie 1955-01-11 1h 42m Drama
★ 5.5 / 10 · 4 votes

This biopic follows the story of Shakespearean actor Edwin Booth and his rise to fame. Edwin's career begins when he replaces his alcoholic father, the great actor Junius Brutus Booth, in a production of "Richard III" after Junius forgets his lines. As an adult, Edwin performs many lead roles and sparks a rivalry with his brother, John Wilkes. But after his brief time as a celebrity, Edwin's career is cut short by family tragedy.

Status
Released
Studio
20th Century Fox
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Director
Philip Dunne
Cast
Richard Burton Richard Burton Edwin Booth Maggie McNamara Maggie McNamara Mary Devlin Booth John Derek John Derek John Wilkes Booth Raymond Massey Raymond Massey Junius Brutus Booth Charles Bickford Charles Bickford Dave Prescott Elizabeth Sellars Elizabeth Sellars Asia Booth Eleanor Audley Eleanor Audley Mrs. Montchesington Ian Keith Ian Keith Ghost of Hamlet's father in "Hamlet" Eva Le Gallienne Eva Le Gallienne Gertrude in "Hamlet" Christopher Cook Christopher Cook Edwin Booth at 10 Mae Marsh Mae Marsh Witch in 'Macbeth' (uncredited) Burt Mustin Burt Mustin Miner (uncredited)
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