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