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