Prince of Players

5.5 1955 102 min
Drama

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" a…

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Director
Philip Dunne
Writer
Moss Hart

Cast

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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

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