Prince of Players

Were the Whispers True?

Category: 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. 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.

Status: Released IMDb
Release date: 1955-01-11
Run time: 102 minute / 1:42
Director: Philip Dunne
Production Company : 20th Century Fox
Production Country: United States of America

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	Richard Burton as Edwin Booth
	Maggie McNamara as Mary Devlin Booth
	John Derek as John Wilkes Booth
	Raymond Massey as Junius Brutus Booth
	Charles Bickford as Dave Prescott
	Elizabeth Sellars as Asia Booth
	Eleanor Audley as Mrs. Montchesington
	Ian Keith as Ghost of Hamlet's father in "Hamlet"
	Eva Le Gallienne as Gertrude in "Hamlet"
	Christopher Cook as Edwin Booth at 10
	Mae Marsh as Witch in 'Macbeth' (uncredited)
	Burt Mustin as Miner (uncredited)
	Sarah Padden as Mary Todd Lincoln (uncredited)
	Richard Deacon as Theatre Manager

Directing
Philip Dunne	Director
Writing
Moss Hart	Writer
Eleanor Ruggles	Novel
Production
Philip Dunne	Producer
Sound
Bernard Herrmann	Original Music Composer
Production
Frances C. Richardson	Researcher