Prince of Players (1955)
Were the Whispers True?
1955 · 1h 42m · Drama
Genres: 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.
Director: Philip Dunne
Writers: Eleanor Ruggles, Moss Hart
Music by: Bernard Herrmann
Cast
Richard Burton as Edwin BoothMaggie McNamara as Mary Devlin BoothJohn Derek as John Wilkes BoothRaymond Massey as Junius Brutus BoothCharles Bickford as Dave PrescottElizabeth Sellars as Asia BoothEleanor Audley as Mrs. MontchesingtonIan Keith as Ghost of Hamlet's father in "Hamlet"Eva Le Gallienne as Gertrude in "Hamlet"Christopher Cook as Edwin Booth at 10Mae Marsh as Witch in 'Macbeth' (uncredited)Burt Mustin as Miner (uncredited)More like this
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