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