Film·1958·25m

Passionate Pastime

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.

Directed by Hans Richter

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Cast

4 credited

Vincent Price

Vincent PriceNarrator

Darius Milhaud

Darius Milhaud

Marcel Duchamp

Marcel Duchamp

Larry Evans

Larry Evans

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