Documentary · 1958 · 25m

Passionate Pastime

Director

Hans Richter

Cast

Vincent Price as Narrator Darius Milhaud as Marcel Duchamp as Larry Evans as

Crew

Hans Richter — Editor Hans Richter — Writer Hans Richter — Producer

Synopsis

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.

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Hans Richter Director Hans Richter Editor Hans Richter Writer Hans Richter Producer

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