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Pierre Blanchar
Boleslas Vorowski
Charles Dullin
Baron von Kempelen
Édith Jéhanne
Sophie Novinska
Camille Bert
Maj. Nicolaieff
Pierre Batcheff
Prince Serge Oblomoff
Marcelle Charles Dullin
Wanda
Armand Bernard
Roubenko
Alexiane
Olga
Pierre Hot
King Stanislas
Jaime Devesa
Prince Orloff
Fridette Fatton
Pola
Pierre Mindaist
Albert Préjean
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raymond Bernard
- Screenplay & Story
- Henry Dupuy-Mazuel, Jean-José Frappa, Raymond Bernard
- Original Title
- Le Joueur d'échecs
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Production Studios
- Société des Films Historiques
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raymond Bernard
Henry Dupuy-Mazuel, Jean-José Frappa, Raymond Bernard
Joseph-Louis Mundwiller, Marc Bujard, Willy Faktorovitch
Department Leadership Roster
Raymond Bernard
Director
Joseph-Louis Mundwiller
Director of Photography
Marc Bujard
Director of Photography
Willy Faktorovitch
Director of Photography
Eugène Lourié
Costume Design
Jean-José Frappa
Writer
Raymond Bernard
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Chess Player
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Chess Player about?
In 1776, an inventor conceals a Polish nobleman in his chess-playing automaton, a machine whose fame leads it to the court of the Russian empress.
Who directed The Chess Player?
The Chess Player was directed by Raymond Bernard.
Who stars in The Chess Player?
The principal cast of The Chess Player includes Pierre Blanchar, Charles Dullin, Édith Jéhanne, Camille Bert, Pierre Batcheff.
When was The Chess Player released and how long is it?
The Chess Player was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
Is The Chess Player based on a book or true story?
The Chess Player is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Henry Dupuy-Mazuel".