
Kismet
Kismet
Release: 1955-10-08·Runtime: 113m·★ 5.6
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
Loew's Incorporated
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Mike Mazurkias Chief Policeman
Pat Sheehanas Harem Girl (uncredited), Harem Showgirl (uncredited)
Bernie Hamiltonas Pearl Merchant (uncredited)
Jay C. Flippenas Jawan
Ross Bagdasarianas Fevvol (uncredited)
David Bondas Nobleman (uncredited)
Frank Mitchellas Slave Merchant (uncredited)
Aaron Spellingas Beggar (uncredited)
Ann Blythas Marsinah
Vic Damoneas Caliph
Jack Elamas Hasan-Ben
William Bagdadas Wholesaler (uncredited)
David Hoffmanas Beggar (uncredited)
Nita Bieberas Samaris (uncredited)
Barrie Chaseas Harem Showgirl (uncredited)
Noel Cravatas Madman Merchant (uncredited)
Dick Johnstoneas Market Patron (uncredited)
Bruno VeSotaas Wholesaler (uncredited)
John Bleiferas Beggar (uncredited)
Edmund Hashimas Nobleman (uncredited)
Dolores Grayas Lalume
Ted de Corsiaas Police Sub-altern
Marc Krahas Wholesaler (uncredited)
Leonard Mudieas Physician (uncredited)
Dee Turnellas Harem Showgirl (uncredited)
Howard Keelas The Poet
Reiko Satoas 1st Princess of Ababu (uncredited)
Norman Leavittas Fig Vendor (uncredited)
Mel Wellesas Beggar (uncredited)
Buddy Bryanas Dancer/Silk Merchant (uncredited)
Hilo Hattieas Ayah (uncredited)
Charles Mauuas Policeman (uncredited)
Charles Wagenheimas Beggar (uncredited)
Norbert Schilleras Beggar (uncredited)
Sebastian Cabotas Wazir
Jamie Farras Orange Merchant (uncredited)
George Keymasas Young Policeman (uncredited)
Ethan Laidlawas Policeman (uncredited)
Monty Woolleyas Omar
Jan Arvanas Manservant (uncredited)
Vera Leeas Harem Showgirl (uncredited)Crew
" />Robert WrightLyricist, Original Music Composer
" />George ForrestLyricist, Original Music Composer
" />André PrevinMusic Supervisor, Conductor
" />Cedric GibbonsArt Direction
" />William TuttleMakeup Designer
" />Fred J. KoenekampAssistant Camera
" />Vincente MinnelliDirector
" />Joseph RuttenbergDirector of Photography
" />Charles LedererScreenplay
" />Alexander CourageMusic Arranger
" />Jack ColeChoreographer
" />Edwin B. WillisSet Decoration
" />Sydney GuilaroffHairstylist