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