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