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