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