
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
Bernie Hamiltonas Pearl Merchant (uncredited)
Barrie Chaseas Harem Showgirl (uncredited)
Ethan Laidlawas Policeman (uncredited)
Bruno VeSotaas Wholesaler (uncredited)
Sebastian Cabotas Wazir
Nita Bieberas Samaris (uncredited)
Norbert Schilleras Beggar (uncredited)
Aaron Spellingas Beggar (uncredited)
Vic Damoneas Caliph
Reiko Satoas 1st Princess of Ababu (uncredited)
Ross Bagdasarianas Fevvol (uncredited)
John Bleiferas Beggar (uncredited)
Leonard Mudieas Physician (uncredited)
Ann Blythas Marsinah
Buddy Bryanas Dancer/Silk Merchant (uncredited)
David Hoffmanas Beggar (uncredited)
Charles Mauuas Policeman (uncredited)
Edmund Hashimas Nobleman (uncredited)
Charles Wagenheimas Beggar (uncredited)
Dolores Grayas Lalume
Jack Elamas Hasan-Ben
David Bondas Nobleman (uncredited)
Frank Mitchellas Slave Merchant (uncredited)
Mike Mazurkias Chief Policeman
Ted de Corsiaas Police Sub-altern
Jay C. Flippenas Jawan
William Bagdadas Wholesaler (uncredited)
Vera Leeas Harem Showgirl (uncredited)
Dee Turnellas Harem Showgirl (uncredited)
Dick Johnstoneas Market Patron (uncredited)
Marc Krahas Wholesaler (uncredited)
Monty Woolleyas Omar
Noel Cravatas Madman Merchant (uncredited)
Hilo Hattieas Ayah (uncredited)
Howard Keelas The Poet
Jamie Farras Orange Merchant (uncredited)
Pat Sheehanas Harem Girl (uncredited), Harem Showgirl (uncredited)
Jan Arvanas Manservant (uncredited)
George Keymasas Young Policeman (uncredited)
Norman Leavittas Fig Vendor (uncredited)
Mel Wellesas Beggar (uncredited)Crew
" />Alexander CourageMusic Arranger
" />André PrevinMusic Supervisor, Conductor
" />Charles LedererScreenplay
" />Vincente MinnelliDirector
" />George ForrestLyricist, Original Music Composer
" />Joseph RuttenbergDirector of Photography
" />Sydney GuilaroffHairstylist
" />Fred J. KoenekampAssistant Camera
" />Jack ColeChoreographer
" />William TuttleMakeup Designer
" />Robert WrightLyricist, Original Music Composer
" />Cedric GibbonsArt Direction
" />Edwin B. WillisSet Decoration