Film
Passionate Pastime
1958 · 25m · Documentary
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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.
Cast
Crew
- Hans RichterDirector · Writer · Producer · Editor
Details
- Release date
- January 1, 1958
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
- Genres
- Documentary
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