Prince of Players

1h 42min

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.

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
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

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

Release date

11th Jan 1955

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English