Passionate Pastime (1958)
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.
- Date of release
- 1958-01-01
- Runtime
- 25m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Director
- Hans Richter
Casting
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