The Chess Player (1938) film poster — UK streaming guide

Where to watch The Chess Player (1938) in the UK

The Chess Player (1938) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 8 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

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.

  • Film
  • 1938
  • 70 min
  • ★ 5.3/10 TMDB
  • Drama
  • History

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Cast & crew

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DirectorJean Dréville
WritersRoger Vitrac, Albert Guyot, Jean Dréville

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