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Prince of Players

1955 · Philip Dunne · 102 min

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Were the Whispers True?

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.

Richard BurtonEdwin BoothMaggie McNamaraMary Devlin BoothJohn DerekJohn Wilkes BoothRaymond MasseyJunius Brutus BoothCharles BickfordDave PrescottElizabeth SellarsAsia BoothEleanor AudleyMrs. MontchesingtonIan KeithGhost of Hamlet's father in "Hamlet"Eva Le GallienneGertrude in "Hamlet"CChristopher CookEdwin Booth at 10Mae MarshWitch in 'Macbeth' (uncredited)Burt MustinMiner (uncredited)Sarah PaddenMary Todd Lincoln (uncredited)Richard DeaconTheatre Manager

Cast

Richard BurtonEdwin BoothMaggie McNamaraMary Devlin BoothJohn DerekJohn Wilkes BoothRaymond MasseyJunius Brutus BoothCharles BickfordDave PrescottElizabeth SellarsAsia BoothEleanor AudleyMrs. MontchesingtonIan KeithGhost of Hamlet's father in "Hamlet"Eva Le GallienneGertrude in "Hamlet"CChristopher CookEdwin Booth at 10Mae MarshWitch in 'Macbeth' (uncredited)Burt MustinMiner (uncredited)Sarah PaddenMary Todd Lincoln (uncredited)Richard DeaconTheatre Manager

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