Prince of Players
Release Date: 1955-01-11
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.
Rating: 4.7 / 10
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
Crew
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Philip Dunne - Producer
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Moss Hart - Writer
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Philip Dunne - Director
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Eleanor Ruggles - Novel
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Bernard Herrmann - Original Music Composer
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