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