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Prince of Players

Were the Whispers True?

1955 1h 42m 5.5Movie

Drama

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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Philip Dunne

Director

Eleanor Ruggles

Novel

Moss Hart

Writer

Top Cast

Richard Burton

Richard Burton

Edwin Booth

Maggie McNamara

Maggie McNamara

Mary Devlin Booth

John Derek

John Derek

John Wilkes Booth

Raymond Massey

Raymond Massey

Junius Brutus Booth

Charles Bickford

Charles Bickford

Dave Prescott

Elizabeth Sellars

Elizabeth Sellars

Asia Booth

Eleanor Audley

Eleanor Audley

Mrs. Montchesington

Ian Keith

Ian Keith

Ghost of Hamlet's father in "Hamlet"

Eva Le Gallienne

Eva Le Gallienne

Gertrude in "Hamlet"

Christopher Cook

Edwin Booth at 10

Mae Marsh

Mae Marsh

Witch in 'Macbeth' (uncredited)

Burt Mustin

Burt Mustin

Miner (uncredited)

Sarah Padden

Sarah Padden

Mary Todd Lincoln (uncredited)

Richard Deacon

Richard Deacon

Theatre Manager