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