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.

Starring:

Bill Walker, Charles Bickford, Christopher Cook, Dayton Lummis, Elizabeth Sellars, Eva Le Gallienne, Ian Keith, John Derek, Raymond Massey, Richard Burton

Genre:

Biography, Drama