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