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