Passionate Pastime (1958)
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.
Release Date: 1958-01-01
Runtime: 25 minutes
Director: Hans Richter
Top Cast
- Vincent Price as Narrator
- Darius Milhaud as
- Marcel Duchamp as
- Larry Evans as
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