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