Prince of Players
Prince of Players

Prince of Players

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1955
1h 42m
5.5(4 votes)
Drama

Overview

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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20th Century Fox

Cast & Crew

14 members
Acting

Richard Burton

Edwin Booth

Richard Burton
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Maggie McNamara

Mary Devlin Booth

Maggie McNamara
Acting

John Derek

John Wilkes Booth

John Derek
Acting

Raymond Massey

Junius Brutus Booth

Raymond Massey
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Charles Bickford

Dave Prescott

Charles Bickford
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Elizabeth Sellars

Asia Booth

Elizabeth Sellars
Acting

Eleanor Audley

Mrs. Montchesington

Eleanor Audley
Acting

Ian Keith

Ghost of Hamlet's father in "Hamlet"

Ian Keith
Acting

Eva Le Gallienne

Gertrude in "Hamlet"

Eva Le Gallienne
Acting

Christopher Cook

Edwin Booth at 10

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Mae Marsh

Witch in 'Macbeth' (uncredited)

Mae Marsh
Acting

Burt Mustin

Miner (uncredited)

Burt Mustin
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Sarah Padden

Mary Todd Lincoln (uncredited)

Sarah Padden
Acting

Richard Deacon

Theatre Manager

Richard Deacon

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