
Kismet
Kismet
Release: 1955-10-08·Runtime: 113m·★ 5.3
MusicRomanceAdventureFantasy
A silver-tongued poet and self-proclaimed "King of the Beggars" searches old Baghdad for a rich bachelor to marry his dreamy daughter, Marsinah. Along the way, he poses as the renowned sorcerer Hajj and gets in and out of scrapes with an elderly thief, a dim-witted wazir, and his wife. Meanwhile, his daughter develops feelings for a handsome caliph.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Jamie Farras Orange Merchant (uncredited)
Edmund Hashimas Nobleman (uncredited)
Norman Leavittas Fig Vendor (uncredited)
Jack Elamas Hasan-Ben
Leonard Mudieas Physician (uncredited)
Aaron Spellingas Beggar (uncredited)
Nita Bieberas Samaris (uncredited)
David Hoffmanas Beggar (uncredited)
Ethan Laidlawas Policeman (uncredited)
Bruno VeSotaas Wholesaler (uncredited)
Charles Mauuas Policeman (uncredited)
Monty Woolleyas Omar
Ted de Corsiaas Police Sub-altern
John Bleiferas Beggar (uncredited)
Noel Cravatas Madman Merchant (uncredited)
Vera Leeas Harem Showgirl (uncredited)
Reiko Satoas 1st Princess of Ababu (uncredited)
Vic Damoneas Caliph
Jay C. Flippenas Jawan
Mike Mazurkias Chief Policeman
Buddy Bryanas Dancer/Silk Merchant (uncredited)
Barrie Chaseas Harem Showgirl (uncredited)
Dolores Grayas Lalume
Sebastian Cabotas Wazir
Jan Arvanas Manservant (uncredited)
Dee Turnellas Harem Showgirl (uncredited)
Pat Sheehanas Harem Girl (uncredited), Harem Showgirl (uncredited)
Bernie Hamiltonas Pearl Merchant (uncredited)
William Bagdadas Wholesaler (uncredited)
Marc Krahas Wholesaler (uncredited)
Charles Wagenheimas Beggar (uncredited)
Hilo Hattieas Ayah (uncredited)
David Bondas Nobleman (uncredited)
Mel Wellesas Beggar (uncredited)
Dick Johnstoneas Market Patron (uncredited)
George Keymasas Young Policeman (uncredited)
Ann Blythas Marsinah
Norbert Schilleras Beggar (uncredited)
Howard Keelas The Poet
Ross Bagdasarianas Fevvol (uncredited)
Frank Mitchellas Slave Merchant (uncredited)Crew
" />Alexander CourageMusic Arranger
" />Fred J. KoenekampAssistant Camera
" />George ForrestLyricist, Original Music Composer
" />André PrevinMusic Supervisor, Conductor
" />William TuttleMakeup Designer
" />Jack ColeChoreographer
" />Vincente MinnelliDirector
" />Charles LedererScreenplay
" />Robert WrightLyricist, Original Music Composer
" />Edwin B. WillisSet Decoration
" />Joseph RuttenbergDirector of Photography
" />Sydney GuilaroffHairstylist
" />Cedric GibbonsArt Direction