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