Country
United States
Date
Jan 11, 1955
Were the Whispers True?
1h 42min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| Burt Mustin | Miner (uncredited) |
| Sarah Padden | Mary Todd Lincoln (uncredited) |
| Richard Deacon | Theatre Manager |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Dettaglio | Valore |
|---|---|
| Titolo originale | Prince of Players |
| Lingua originale | English (EN) |
| Lingue parlate | English |
| Paesi di produzione | United States of America |
| Stato | Released |
| Compagnie di produzione | 20th Century Fox |
| Data di uscita | 11 gennaio 1955 |
| Producer | Philip Dunne |
| Writer | Moss Hart, Eleanor Ruggles |
| Asst. Directors | Philip Dunne |
| Composer | Bernard Herrmann |
| Sound | Bernard Herrmann |
Release dates
Theatrical release
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