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