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