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Checkmate (1931)

Movie ★ 6.5 75 min

Thriller

After his engagement party with beautiful Aline, Claude, a struggling writer, meets his two closest friends. The trio sets up a daring publicity stunt, involving a fake murder. The scheme backfires as the fake victim gets really dead.

Roger Goupillières Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 21, 1931
Runtime
75 min
IMDb
tt0202172
Country
Language
Studio
Pathé-Natan

Cast

Dolly Davis Dolly Davis Ginette d'Yd Jean Marchat Jean Marchat Jean-Pierre Aumont Jean-Pierre Aumont Rolla Norman Rolla Norman Adrien Lamy Adrien Lamy Daniel Lecourtois Daniel Lecourtois Fernand Mailly Fernand Mailly Georges Paulais Georges Paulais Robert Tourneur

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Frequently asked questions

What is Checkmate about?
After his engagement party with beautiful Aline, Claude, a struggling writer, meets his two closest friends. The trio sets up a daring publicity stunt, involving a fake murder. The scheme backfires as the fake victim gets really dead.
Who directed Checkmate?
Checkmate was directed by Roger Goupillières.
Who stars in Checkmate?
Checkmate stars Dolly Davis, Ginette d'Yd, Jean Marchat, Jean-Pierre Aumont.
When was Checkmate released?
Checkmate is a 1931 thriller film.
Where can I watch Checkmate?
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