Prince of Players

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.

Genre:

Drama

Duration:

102 min

Actor:

Richard Burton, Maggie McNamara, John Derek

Quality:

HD

Director:

Philip Dunne

Release:

1955

Country:

United States of America

IMDb:

5.5