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