Prince of Players
11/01/1955
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.
Movie Information
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
