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Prince of Players

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Calorie Rating: 143
Released: 1955-01-11
Running Time: 102 Minutes
Studios: 20th Century Fox,


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.

Director / Directors



Cast

Richard Burton
Character: Edwin Booth
Maggie McNamara
Character: Mary Devlin Booth
John Derek
Character: John Wilkes Booth

Raymond Massey
Character: Junius Brutus Booth
Charles Bickford
Character: Dave Prescott
Elizabeth Sellars
Character: Asia Booth

Eleanor Audley
Character: Mrs. Montchesington
Ian Keith
Character: Ghost of Hamlet's father in "Hamlet"
Eva Le Gallienne
Character: Gertrude in "Hamlet"

Christopher Cook
Character: Edwin Booth at 10
Mae Marsh
Character: Witch in 'Macbeth' (uncredited)
Burt Mustin
Character: Miner (uncredited)

Sarah Padden
Character: Mary Todd Lincoln (uncredited)
Richard Deacon
Character: Theatre Manager


Production and Crew


Bernard Herrmann
Original Music Composer