Checkmate (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1935, Checkmate is a crime film directed by George Pearson, running about 67 minutes.
What it’s about. A fence for a gang of jewel thieves comes under suspicion from the police.
Who’s in it. Checkmate stars Felix Aylmer as Henry Nicholls, Evelyn Foster as Mary Nicholls, Maurice Evans as Phillip Allen and Sally Gray as Jean Nicholls, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Checkmate has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Checkmate page.
If you liked it. Fans of Checkmate tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Checkmate (1935)?
- In US, Checkmate is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Checkmate worth watching?
- Checkmate holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Checkmate?
- Checkmate stars Felix Aylmer, Evelyn Foster, Maurice Evans, Sally Gray and Donald Wolfit.
- When was Checkmate released?
- Checkmate was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.