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