Prince of Players Trailer

Prince of Players Trailer (1955)

"Were the Whispers True?" 11 January 1955 Drama 102 mins

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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Cast

Richard Burton

as Edwin Booth

Maggie McNamara

as Mary Devlin Booth

John Derek

as John Wilkes Booth

Raymond Massey

as Junius Brutus Booth

Charles Bickford

as Dave Prescott

Elizabeth Sellars

as Asia Booth

Eleanor Audley

as Mrs. Montchesington

Ian Keith

as Ghost of Hamlet's father in "Hamlet"

Eva Le Gallienne

as Gertrude in "Hamlet"

Christopher Cook

as Edwin Booth at 10

Mae Marsh

as Witch in 'Macbeth' (uncredited)

Burt Mustin

as Miner (uncredited)

Sarah Padden

as Mary Todd Lincoln (uncredited)

Richard Deacon

as Theatre Manager

Crew

Bernard Herrmann

Original Music Composer

International Releases Dates

United States 11 January 1955

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