Prince of Players
“Were the Whispers True?”
1955•1h 42m•5.5•Released
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.
Director
Philip Dunne
Writer
Moss Hart
Languages
English
Studio
20th Century Fox
Cast
Richard Burton
Edwin Booth
Maggie McNamara
Mary Devlin Booth
John Derek
John Wilkes Booth
Raymond Massey
Junius Brutus Booth
Charles Bickford
Dave Prescott
Elizabeth Sellars
Asia Booth
Eleanor Audley
Mrs. Montchesington
Ian Keith
Ghost of Hamlet's father in "Hamlet"
Eva Le Gallienne
Gertrude in "Hamlet"
Christopher Cook
Edwin Booth at 10
Mae Marsh
Witch in 'Macbeth' (uncredited)
Burt Mustin
Miner (uncredited)
Sarah Padden
Mary Todd Lincoln (uncredited)
Richard Deacon
Theatre Manager
Production
Company
20th Century Fox
Producer
Philip Dunne
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