
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

Richard Burton
Edwin Booth

Maggie McNamara
Mary Devlin Booth

John Derek
John Wilkes Booth

Raymond Massey
Junius Brutus Booth

Charles Bickford
Dave Prescott

Elizabeth Sellars
Asia Booth

Eleanor Audley
Mrs. Montchesington

Ian Keith
Ghost of Hamlet's father in "Hamlet"

Eva Le Gallienne
Gertrude in "Hamlet"
Christopher Cook
Edwin Booth at 10

Mae Marsh
Witch in 'Macbeth' (uncredited)

Burt Mustin
Miner (uncredited)

Sarah Padden
Mary Todd Lincoln (uncredited)

Richard Deacon
Theatre Manager
Crew
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