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