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The Chess Player (1938)

Movie ★ 5.3 70 min

Drama History

A toymaker in Poland specializes in building lifesize mechanical men. He builds a chess-playing "automaton" to hide a pretty young Polish activist who is being hunted by occupying Russian forces.

Roger Vitrac Writer Albert Guyot Writer Jean Dréville Director Jean Dréville Writer

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Quick facts

Released
November 25, 1938
Runtime
70 min
IMDb
tt0030292
Country
Language
Studio
Compagnie Française Cinématographique (CFC)

Themes

Cast

Françoise Rosay Françoise Rosay Catherine II Conrad Veidt Conrad Veidt Le baron de Kempelen Bernard Lancret Bernard Lancret Le prince Serge Oblonsky Micheline Francey Micheline Francey Sonia Vorowska Paul Cambo Paul Cambo Le prince Boleslas Vorowsky Jacques Grétillat Jacques Grétillat Potemkine Jean Témerson Jean Témerson Stanislas Edmonde Guy Edmonde Guy Wanda Zalewska Delphin Manuel Gary Manuel Gary Gaston Modot Gaston Modot

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Chess Player about?
A toymaker in Poland specializes in building lifesize mechanical men. He builds a chess-playing "automaton" to hide a pretty young Polish activist who is being hunted by occupying Russian forces.
Who directed The Chess Player?
The Chess Player was directed by Jean Dréville.
Who stars in The Chess Player?
The Chess Player stars Françoise Rosay, Conrad Veidt, Bernard Lancret, Micheline Francey.
When was The Chess Player released?
The Chess Player is a 1938 drama, history film.
Where can I watch The Chess Player?
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