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