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