The Chess Player (1938)
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.
Director: Jean Dréville
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: November 25, 1938
Cast
- Françoise Rosay - Catherine II
- Conrad Veidt - Le baron de Kempelen
- Bernard Lancret - Le prince Serge Oblonsky
- Micheline Francey - Sonia Vorowska
- Paul Cambo - Le prince Boleslas Vorowsky
- Jacques Grétillat - Potemkine
- Jean Témerson - Stanislas
- Edmonde Guy - Wanda Zalewska
- Delphin
- Manuel Gary
Screenplay
Music: Jean Lenoir
Cinematography: André Thomas, René Gaveau
Editing: Raymond Leboursier
Production: Compagnie Française Cinématographique (CFC)
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
chess
More Films by Director: Jean Dréville
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, Paul Cambo, Jacques Grétillat.
- How long is The Chess Player?
- The Chess Player has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is The Chess Player?
- The Chess Player is a Drama, History film.
- Where was The Chess Player produced?
- The Chess Player was produced in France.