Film

Prince of Players

1955 · 1h 42m · Drama

Were the Whispers True?

IMDb

6.7

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.

Richard Burton

Edwin Booth

Maggie McNamara

Mary Devlin Booth

John Derek

John Wilkes Booth

Raymond Massey

Junius Brutus Booth

Charles Bickford

Dave Prescott

Elizabeth Sellars

Asia Booth

Eleanor Audley

Mrs. Montchesington

Ian Keith

Ghost of Hamlet's father in "Hamlet"

Eva Le Gallienne

Gertrude in "Hamlet"

Christopher Cook

Edwin Booth at 10

Mae Marsh

Witch in 'Macbeth' (uncredited)

Burt Mustin

Miner (uncredited)

Sarah Padden

Mary Todd Lincoln (uncredited)

Richard Deacon

Theatre Manager

• Philip DunneDirector · Producer
• Moss HartWriter
• Eleanor RugglesNovel
• Bernard HerrmannOriginal Music Composer

Release date

January 11, 1955

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 42m

Genres

Drama

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