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