Passionate Pastime

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.

CAST

Hans Richter

Director

Vincent Price

Narrator

Darius Milhaud

Cast

Marcel Duchamp

Cast

Larry Evans

Cast

Hans Richter

Director

Vincent Price

Narrator

Darius Milhaud

Cast

Marcel Duchamp

Cast

Larry Evans

Cast