Passionate Pastime · 1958
Passionate Pastime (1958) is a Documentary film directed by Hans Richter, starring Vincent Price, Darius Milhaud, Marcel Duchamp.
Documentary
Overview
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
Vincent Price, Darius Milhaud, Marcel Duchamp, Larry Evans
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What is "Passionate Pastime" about?
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.
When was "Passionate Pastime" released?
Passionate Pastime was released in 1958.
Who stars in "Passionate Pastime"?
The cast includes Vincent Price, Darius Milhaud, Marcel Duchamp, Larry Evans.
