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