Prince of Players(1955)
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Prince of Players Synopsis
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.
Prince of Players (1955) is a drama film directed by Philip Dunne, released on January 11, 1955 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Richard Burton, Maggie McNamara, John Derek and Raymond Massey. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Philip Dunne
- Writers:
- Moss Hart, Eleanor Ruggles
- Producers:
- Philip Dunne
- Composer:
- Bernard Herrmann
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox
- Status:
- Released
Prince of Players Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Christopher Cook
as Edwin Booth at 10
Mae Marsh
as Witch in 'Macbeth' (uncredited)
Burt Mustin
as Miner (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Philip Dunne, written by Moss Hart and Eleanor Ruggles, produced by Philip Dunne.
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Prince of Players Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 4 ratings.
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Prince of Players – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Prince of Players?
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The main cast of Prince of Players (1955) includes Richard Burton, Maggie McNamara, John Derek, Raymond Massey and Charles Bickford. The film was directed by Philip Dunne. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Prince of Players released?
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Prince of Players was released on January 11, 1955 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Prince of Players worth watching?
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Prince of Players (1955) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.