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