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Prince of Players
Prince of Players
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Prince of Players

1955
1h 42m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1955

Runtime

1h 42m

Storyline

"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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 42m
Jan 11, 1955
Languages
English
Director
Philip Dunne
Philip Dunne
Production
20th Century Fox
20th Century Fox
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

14 Cast Members

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

Edwin Booth at 10

Mae Marsh

Mae Marsh

Witch in 'Macbeth' (uncredited)

Burt Mustin

Burt Mustin

Miner (uncredited)

Sarah Padden

Sarah Padden

Mary Todd Lincoln (uncredited)

Richard Deacon

Richard Deacon

Theatre Manager

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