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