Prince of Players

(1955)

★ 5.5 IMDb · 4 votes

Genres: Drama

Year: 1955

Runtime: 102 мин

Country: United States of America

Director: Philip Dunne

Cast: Richard Burton, Maggie McNamara, Джон Дерек, Рэймонд Мэсси, Charles Bickford, Elizabeth Sellars, Eleanor Audley, Ian Keith, Eva Le Gallienne, Christopher Cook

Plot

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.