Prince of Players poster

Movie · 1955

Prince of Players

Released 11 January 1955 More from 1955 → Letterboxd ↗ · TMDB ↗

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.

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How old were they?

Oldest first
Charles Bickford
as Dave Prescott
64
Eleanor Audley
as Mrs. Montchesington
49
Richard Deacon
as Theatre Manager
32
John Derek
as John Wilkes Booth
28
Maggie McNamara
as Mary Devlin Booth
26
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The numbers

Computed from the cast above
38years between the oldest and youngest billed
64Charles Bickford — oldest on the call sheet
26Maggie McNamara — youngest billed
40average age of the credited cast
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