Prince of Players

Prince of PlayersMovie

(1955)
HD ★ 5.5 Duration: 1h 42mTMDB: 5.5 ENUnited States of America

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.

Director: Philip Dunne
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About Prince of Players

Prince of Players is a 1955 drama movie directed by Philip Dunne.

The production information lists a runtime of 1h 42m, production credits from United States of America, an original language code of EN.

The credited cast includes Richard Burton, Maggie McNamara, John Derek, Raymond Massey. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.

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