
Kismet
Kismet
Release: 1955-10-08·Runtime: 113m·★ 5.6
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
Loew's Incorporated
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Marc Krahas Wholesaler (uncredited)
Vic Damoneas Caliph
Leonard Mudieas Physician (uncredited)
Pat Sheehanas Harem Girl (uncredited), Harem Showgirl (uncredited)
Jan Arvanas Manservant (uncredited)
Buddy Bryanas Dancer/Silk Merchant (uncredited)
Norman Leavittas Fig Vendor (uncredited)
David Bondas Nobleman (uncredited)
Dee Turnellas Harem Showgirl (uncredited)
Jay C. Flippenas Jawan
David Hoffmanas Beggar (uncredited)
Charles Mauuas Policeman (uncredited)
John Bleiferas Beggar (uncredited)
Edmund Hashimas Nobleman (uncredited)
Hilo Hattieas Ayah (uncredited)
Howard Keelas The Poet
George Keymasas Young Policeman (uncredited)
Mike Mazurkias Chief Policeman
Jamie Farras Orange Merchant (uncredited)
Ted de Corsiaas Police Sub-altern
Reiko Satoas 1st Princess of Ababu (uncredited)
Sebastian Cabotas Wazir
Nita Bieberas Samaris (uncredited)
Vera Leeas Harem Showgirl (uncredited)
Bruno VeSotaas Wholesaler (uncredited)
Ann Blythas Marsinah
Jack Elamas Hasan-Ben
Ross Bagdasarianas Fevvol (uncredited)
Aaron Spellingas Beggar (uncredited)
Charles Wagenheimas Beggar (uncredited)
Norbert Schilleras Beggar (uncredited)
Monty Woolleyas Omar
Bernie Hamiltonas Pearl Merchant (uncredited)
Noel Cravatas Madman Merchant (uncredited)
Barrie Chaseas Harem Showgirl (uncredited)
Ethan Laidlawas Policeman (uncredited)
Frank Mitchellas Slave Merchant (uncredited)
Dolores Grayas Lalume
William Bagdadas Wholesaler (uncredited)
Dick Johnstoneas Market Patron (uncredited)
Mel Wellesas Beggar (uncredited)Crew
" />William TuttleMakeup Designer
" />Cedric GibbonsArt Direction
" />Charles LedererScreenplay
" />Joseph RuttenbergDirector of Photography
" />George ForrestLyricist, Original Music Composer
" />Vincente MinnelliDirector
" />Robert WrightLyricist, Original Music Composer
" />Fred J. KoenekampAssistant Camera
" />Edwin B. WillisSet Decoration
" />Jack ColeChoreographer
" />Alexander CourageMusic Arranger
" />Sydney GuilaroffHairstylist
" />André PrevinMusic Supervisor, Conductor