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Release History & Theatrical Window
London
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Pearson
- Screenplay & Story
- Amy Kennedy Gould, Basil Mason
- Original Score
- Percival Mackey
- Original Title
- Checkmate
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- British & Dominions Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Pearson
Amy Kennedy Gould, Basil Mason
Percival Mackey
Francis Carver
Richard Wootton
Anthony Havelock-Allan
Department Leadership Roster
George Pearson
Director
Anthony Havelock-Allan
Producer
Francis Carver
Director of Photography
Richard Wootton
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Frequently Asked Questions About Checkmate
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Checkmate about?
A fence for a gang of jewel thieves comes under suspicion from the police.
Who directed Checkmate?
Checkmate was directed by George Pearson.
Who stars in Checkmate?
The principal cast of Checkmate includes Felix Aylmer, Evelyn Foster, Maurice Evans, Sally Gray, Donald Wolfit.
When was Checkmate released and how long is it?
Checkmate was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Checkmate?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Checkmate was composed by Percival Mackey.
Is Checkmate based on a book or true story?
Checkmate is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Amy Kennedy Gould".