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The Chess Player

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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.

DirectorJean Dréville
WritersAndré Doderet·Jean Dréville
ProducersJacques Schwob-d'Héricourt·Antoine de Rouvre

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 2 other countries

The Chess Player isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Belgium, France. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Jean Dréville

FRFrançoise Rosay
Françoise Rosay
Catherine II
CVConrad Veidt
Conrad Veidt
Le baron de Kempelen
BLBernard Lancret
Bernard Lancret
Le prince Serge Oblonsky
MFMicheline Francey
Micheline Francey
Sonia Vorowska
PCPaul Cambo
Paul Cambo
Le prince Boleslas Vorowsky
JGJacques Grétillat
Jacques Grétillat
Potemkine
JT
Jean Témerson
Stanislas
EGEdmonde Guy
Edmonde Guy
Wanda Zalewska
D
Delphin
MGManuel Gary
Manuel Gary
GMGaston Modot
Gaston Modot

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The Chess Player — streaming FAQ

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No, The Chess Player is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

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