Prince of Players

Directed by Philip Dunne
Approved
1955    1h 42mDrama, Biography
6.757%
A tragic and sentimental story that depicts the early career of the 19th century American actor, Edwin Booth with some mention of the events leading to the assassination of President Lincoln by Edwin's brother, John Wilkes Booth. In the film, Edwin's days in the spotlight dwindle shortly after his brother is caught and killed for assassinating Lincoln.
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Cast of Prince of Players
  • Richard BurtonEdwin Booth
  • Maggie McNamaraMary Devlin Booth
  • John DerekJohn Wilkes Booth
  • Raymond MasseyJunius Brutus Booth
  • Charles BickfordDave Prescott
  • Elizabeth SellarsAsia Booth
  • Eleanor AudleyMrs. Montchesington
  • Ian KeithGhost of Hamlet's father in "Hamlet"
  • Eva Le GallienneGertrude in "Hamlet"
  • Christopher CookEdwin Booth at 10
  • Mae MarshWitch in 'Macbeth' (uncredited)
  • Burt MustinMiner (uncredited)
  • Sarah PaddenMary Todd Lincoln (uncredited)
  • Richard DeaconTheatre Manager
 
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