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