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