
Prince of Players
Drama
Overview
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.
Top Cast


Richard Burton
Richard Burton
Edwin Booth
Richard Burton
Edwin Booth


Maggie McNamara
Maggie McNamara
Mary Devlin Booth
Maggie McNamara
Mary Devlin Booth


John Derek
John Derek
John Wilkes Booth
John Derek
John Wilkes Booth


Raymond Massey
Raymond Massey
Junius Brutus Booth
Raymond Massey
Junius Brutus Booth


Charles Bickford
Charles Bickford
Dave Prescott
Charles Bickford
Dave Prescott


Elizabeth Sellars
Elizabeth Sellars
Asia Booth
Elizabeth Sellars
Asia Booth


Eleanor Audley
Eleanor Audley
Mrs. Montchesington
Eleanor Audley
Mrs. Montchesington


Ian Keith
Ian Keith
Ghost of Hamlet's father in "Hamlet"
Ian Keith
Ghost of Hamlet's father in "Hamlet"


Eva Le Gallienne
Eva Le Gallienne
Gertrude in "Hamlet"
Eva Le Gallienne
Gertrude in "Hamlet"
Christopher Cook
Christopher Cook
Edwin Booth at 10
Christopher Cook
Edwin Booth at 10
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