Prince of Players

Prince of Players

1955
1h 42m
4.7

4.7/10

3 votes • View on IMDb
Drama

"Were the Whispers True?"

Overview

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.

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Production Information

Production Companies
20th Century Fox
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

stage biography

Quick Facts

Release Date January 11, 1955
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0048510

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)

Key Crew

Philip Dunne
Producer
Moss Hart
Writer
Philip Dunne
Director