Prince of Players (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.
Director: Philip Dunne
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Richard Burton as Edwin Booth |
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Maggie McNamara as Mary Devlin Booth |
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John Derek as John Wilkes Booth |
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Raymond Massey as Junius Brutus Booth |
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Charles Bickford as Dave Prescott |
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Elizabeth Sellars as Asia Booth |
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Eleanor Audley as Mrs. Montchesington |
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Ian Keith as Ghost of Hamlet's father in "Hamlet" |
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Eva Le Gallienne as Gertrude in "Hamlet" |
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Christopher Cook as Edwin Booth at 10 |
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Mae Marsh as Witch in 'Macbeth' (uncredited) |
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Burt Mustin as Miner (uncredited) |
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Sarah Padden as Mary Todd Lincoln (uncredited) |
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Richard Deacon as Theatre Manager |
| Directing | Philip Dunne | Director |
| Writing | Eleanor Ruggles | Novel |
| Production | Philip Dunne | Producer |
| Writing | Moss Hart | Writer |
| Sound | Bernard Herrmann | Original Music Composer |
| Production | Frances C. Richardson | Researcher |
