Passionate Pastime

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Documentary

Overview

Hans Richter's documentary on the game of chess. Narrated by Vincent Price. Outlines the history of chess from ancient times to the present and traces its origins in India, China, and Persia. Prints, painting, illuminated manuscripts, live photography and rare chess pieces are shown as well as chess figures designed after Picasso and Braque.

Details

Status: Released
Release date: January 1, 1958
Original language: English
Spoken languages: English
Cast: Darius Milhaud,Larry Evans,Vincent Price,Marcel Duchamp
Director: Hans Richter
Writer: Hans Richter
Producer: Hans Richter
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
IMDb: tt12453326