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