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