Checkmate (1931 French film)_
After his engagement party with beautiful Aline, Claude, a struggling writer, meets his two closest friends. The trio sets up a daring publicity stunt, involving a fake murder. The scheme backfires as the fake victim gets really dead.
Starring
Dolly Davis, Ginette d'Yd, Jean Marchat
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Checkmate (1931 French film) was released 95 years ago in 1931.
Overview
After his engagement party with beautiful Aline, Claude, a struggling writer, meets his two closest friends. The trio sets up a daring publicity stunt, invol...
Checkmate (1931 French film) is a Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 15m.
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What is Checkmate (1931 French film) about?
After his engagement party with beautiful Aline, Claude, a struggling writer, meets his two closest friends. The trio sets up a daring publicity stunt, involving a fake murder. The scheme backfires as the fake victim gets really dead.
How long is Checkmate (1931 French film)?
Checkmate (1931 French film) has a runtime of 75 minutes (1h 15m).
Who stars in Checkmate (1931 French film)?
The cast of Checkmate (1931 French film) includes Dolly Davis, Ginette d'Yd, Jean Marchat, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Rolla Norman.
What is the rating of Checkmate (1931 French film)?
Checkmate (1931 French film) has a rating of 4.0 out of 10 based on 1 votes on TMDB.
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Thriller