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