Movie

Prince of Players

“Were the Whispers True?”

★ 5.5(4)19551h 42m

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Good to know

Director: Philip Dunne
Release date: 1955-01-11
Runtime: 1h 42m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: 20th Century Fox

About Prince of Players

Prince of Players is a 1955 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Philip Dunne, starring Richard Burton, Maggie McNamara and John Derek. It has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.5/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Prince of Players in Austria — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

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)

Themes & keywords

stagebiography

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Prince of Players in Austria?+

Prince of Players is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Austria. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Prince of Players on Netflix?+

Prince of Players is not on Netflix in Austria right now.

How long is Prince of Players?+

Prince of Players has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

Who stars in Prince of Players?+

Prince of Players stars Richard Burton, Maggie McNamara, John Derek, Raymond Massey and Charles Bickford.

When did Prince of Players come out?+

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

What genre is Prince of Players?+

Prince of Players is Drama film.

Who directed Prince of Players?+

Prince of Players was directed by Philip Dunne.