Prince of Players
Were the Whispers True?
1955 | 102m | English
Popularity: 0.8 (history)
| Director: | Philip Dunne |
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| Writer: | Eleanor Ruggles, Moss Hart |
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| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Jan 11, 1955 |
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| Director: | Philip Dunne |
| Writer: | Eleanor Ruggles, Moss Hart |
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| Keywords | stage |
| Production Companies | 20th Century Fox |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Jan 19, 2026 Entered: Apr 29, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Richard Burton | Edwin Booth |
| Maggie McNamara | Mary Devlin Booth |
| John Derek | John Wilkes Booth |
| Raymond Massey | Junius Brutus Booth |
| Charles Bickford | Dave Prescott |
| Elizabeth Sellars | Asia Booth |
| Eleanor Audley | Mrs. Montchesington |
| 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 |
| Name | Job |
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| Eleanor Ruggles | Novel |
| Frances C. Richardson | Researcher |
| Philip Dunne | Director |
| Moss Hart | Writer |
| Bernard Herrmann | Original Music Composer |
| Name | Title |
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| Philip Dunne | Producer |
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