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