Passionate Pastime

(en)

1958

25m

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.

Status: Released

Release date: January 1, 1958

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Top Cast

Vincent Price

as Narrator

Darius Milhaud

Marcel Duchamp

Larry Evans

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