Dave Prescott — Prince of Players Character Profile

About Dave Prescott

A San Francisco theater owner who eagerly anticipates Junius's performances. After Junius's death, he informs Ned and later partners with him to launch a theater tour. During the climactic Hamlet performance, he advises Ned to cancel the show due to the angry mob outside but ultimately witnesses Ned's courageous decision to proceed and win over the audience.

Character Facts

Played by

Charles Bickford

Appears in

Prince of Players (1955)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Dave Prescott — Professional Manager — Asia Booth (Elizabeth Sellars)

  Dave collaborates with Asia in the professional management of the tour.

• Dave Prescott — Professional Manager — John Wilkes Booth (John Derek)

  Dave acts as the professional manager for John's touring productions.

• Dave Prescott — Professional Theater Owner — Junius Brutus Booth (Raymond Massey)

  Dave manages the venue and anticipates Junius's professional appearances.

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• Edwin Booth (Richard Burton)
• Mary Devlin Booth (Maggie McNamara)
• John Wilkes Booth (John Derek)
• Junius Brutus Booth (Raymond Massey)
• Asia Booth (Elizabeth Sellars)
• Witch in 'Macbeth' (uncredited) (Mae Marsh)
• Mrs. Montchesington (Eleanor Audley)
• Ghost of Hamlet's father in "Hamlet" (Ian Keith)
• Gertrude in "Hamlet" (Eva Le Gallienne)
• Edwin Booth at 10 (Christopher Cook)
• Mary Todd Lincoln (uncredited) (Sarah Padden)
• Theatre Manager (Richard Deacon)