Prince of Players

Prince of Players (1955)

5.5 102 min Movie
Drama

Were the Whispers True?

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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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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