Échec et mat (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1931, Échec et mat is a notable film directed by Roger Goupillières, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Échec et mat stars Dolly Davis, Ginette d'Yd, Jean Marchat and Jean-Pierre Aumont, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Échec et mat has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Échec et mat page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Échec et mat (1931)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Échec et mat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Échec et mat worth watching?
- Échec et mat holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Échec et mat?
- Échec et mat stars Dolly Davis, Ginette d'Yd, Jean Marchat, Jean-Pierre Aumont and Rolla Norman.
- When was Échec et mat released?
- Échec et mat was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.