Overview

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.

Cast

Françoise Rosay, Conrad Veidt, Bernard Lancret, Micheline Francey, Paul Cambo, Jacques Grétillat, Jean Témerson, Edmonde Guy

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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.

When was "The Chess Player" released?

The Chess Player was released in 1938.

Who stars in "The Chess Player"?

The cast includes Françoise Rosay, Conrad Veidt, Bernard Lancret, Micheline Francey.