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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.
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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.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Moss Hart
In Theaters:1/11/1955
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Runtime:102 minutes
Studio:20th Century Fox
Cast
Philip Dunne
Director
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)
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