Prince of Players
1955·United States·102 min.
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A tragic and sentimental story that depicts the early career of the 19th century American actor, Edwin Booth with some mention of the events leading to the assassination of President Lincoln by Edwin's brother, John Wilkes Booth. In the film, Edwin's days in the spotlight dwindle shortly after his brother is caught and killed for assassinating Lincoln.
DirectorPhilip Dunne
MusicBernard Herrmann
CinematographyCharles G. Clarke
CastRichard Burton·Maggie McNamara·John Derek·Raymond Massey·Charles Bickford·Elizabeth Sellars·Eva Le Gallienne
Original titlePrince of Players