The story
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 & crew
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 Cook
Christopher CookEdwin Booth at 10
Mae MarshWitch in 'Macbeth' (uncredited)
Burt MustinMiner (uncredited)Explore the crew
- Director
- Philip Dunne
- Writer
- Moss Hart
- Producer
- Philip Dunne
- Original Music Composer
- Bernard Herrmann