Your rating
Play trailer
55
TMDB
4
-
V&R
0
Favorites
Watchlist
Prince of Players
1955, Jan 11
1h 42m
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.
Directed by
Philip Dunne
Written by
Moss Hart
Richard Burton
Edwin Booth
John Derek
John Wilkes Booth
Raymond Massey
Junius Brutus Booth
Eleanor Audley
Mrs. Montchesington
Burt Mustin
Miner (uncredited)
Charles Bickford
Dave Prescott
Richard Deacon
Theatre Manager
Ian Keith
Ghost of Hamlet's father in "Hamlet"
Mae Marsh
Witch in 'Macbeth' (uncredited)
Maggie McNamara
Mary Devlin Booth
Sarah Padden
Mary Todd Lincoln (uncredited)
Eva Le Gallienne
Gertrude in "Hamlet"
Elizabeth Sellars
Asia Booth
Christopher Cook
Edwin Booth at 10
0