Passionate Pastime

Passionate Pastime

Movie 1958-01-01 25m Documentary

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
Released
1958-01-01
Runtime
25m
Language
English
Links
IMDb, Letterboxd
Director
Hans Richter
Cast
Vincent Price Vincent Price Narrator Darius Milhaud Darius Milhaud Marcel Duchamp Marcel Duchamp Larry Evans Larry Evans
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