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