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Prince of Players

Play trailer Poster for Prince of Players 1955,  1h 42m,  Biography Play Trailer Watchlist
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This biopic follows the story of Shakespearean actor Edwin Booth (Richard Burton) and his rise to fame. Edwin's career begins when he replaces his alcoholic father, the great actor Junius Brutus Booth (Raymond Massey), 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 (John Derek). But after his brief time as a celebrity, Edwin's career is cut short by family tragedy.
Prince of Players

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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

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Prince of Players

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Synopsis This biopic follows the story of Shakespearean actor Edwin Booth (Richard Burton) and his rise to fame. Edwin's career begins when he replaces his alcoholic father, the great actor Junius Brutus Booth (Raymond Massey), 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 (John Derek). But after his brief time as a celebrity, Edwin's career is cut short by family tragedy.
Director
Philip Dunne
Producer
Philip Dunne
Screenwriter
Moss Hart
Production Co
Twentieth Century Fox
Genre
Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
May 3, 2016
Runtime
1h 42m
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