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.

• Philip DunneDirector
• Moss HartWriter
• Bernard HerrmannOriginal Music Composer

• Richard BurtonEdwin Booth
• Maggie McNamaraMary Devlin Booth
• John DerekJohn Wilkes Booth
• Raymond MasseyJunius Brutus Booth
• Charles BickfordDave Prescott
• Elizabeth SellarsAsia Booth
• Eleanor AudleyMrs. Montchesington
• Ian KeithGhost of Hamlet's father in "Hamlet"
• Eva Le GallienneGertrude in "Hamlet"
• Christopher CookEdwin Booth at 10
• Mae MarshWitch in 'Macbeth' (uncredited)
• Burt MustinMiner (uncredited)