The Chess Player (1927) A Silent Film Review – Movies Silently

In an epic genre mashup, science fiction meets the Polish independence movement. Loosely based on the  true story of the Turk automated chess player, the film tells the tale of an insurrection against the Russians and its aftermath, during which a fugitive rebel leader disguises himself as a robot. As one does. This part of…

The Chess Player (1927) A Silent Film Review – Movies Silently

The Chess Player (1927) A Silent Film Review – Movies Silently

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