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Passionate Pastime

1958 · 25 min · 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.

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Creators

Hans Richter — Director

Top cast

Vincent Price portraitVincent PriceNarratorDarius Milhaud portraitDarius MilhaudMarcel Duchamp portraitMarcel DuchampLLarry Evans

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