Prince of Players
1955
Were the Whispers True?
- Philip Dunne
- 1h 42m
- January 11, 1955 · United States of America
Overview
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.
Details
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- January 11, 1955
- Original language
- English
- Spoken languages
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
- Production
- 20th Century Fox
- Cast
- Eva Le Gallienne,Burt Mustin,Sarah Padden,Charles Bickford,Mae Marsh,Richard Deacon,John Derek,Ian Keith,Eleanor Audley,Elizabeth Sellarsand 4 more
- Director
- Philip Dunne
- Writer
- Moss Hart,Eleanor Ruggles
- Producer
- Philip Dunne
- Music
- Bernard Herrmann
- Budget
- Not recorded
- Revenue
- Not recorded
- IMDb
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