
Kismet
Kismet
Release: 1955-10-08·Runtime: 113m·★ 5.6
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
Loew's Incorporated
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Sebastian Cabotas Wazir
Pat Sheehanas Harem Girl (uncredited), Harem Showgirl (uncredited)
Noel Cravatas Madman Merchant (uncredited)
Charles Wagenheimas Beggar (uncredited)
Mel Wellesas Beggar (uncredited)
Dolores Grayas Lalume
David Hoffmanas Beggar (uncredited)
Bernie Hamiltonas Pearl Merchant (uncredited)
David Bondas Nobleman (uncredited)
Hilo Hattieas Ayah (uncredited)
Norman Leavittas Fig Vendor (uncredited)
Monty Woolleyas Omar
Howard Keelas The Poet
Vic Damoneas Caliph
Mike Mazurkias Chief Policeman
Nita Bieberas Samaris (uncredited)
John Bleiferas Beggar (uncredited)
George Keymasas Young Policeman (uncredited)
Reiko Satoas 1st Princess of Ababu (uncredited)
Buddy Bryanas Dancer/Silk Merchant (uncredited)
Aaron Spellingas Beggar (uncredited)
William Bagdadas Wholesaler (uncredited)
Dick Johnstoneas Market Patron (uncredited)
Marc Krahas Wholesaler (uncredited)
Charles Mauuas Policeman (uncredited)
Ethan Laidlawas Policeman (uncredited)
Leonard Mudieas Physician (uncredited)
Jay C. Flippenas Jawan
Vera Leeas Harem Showgirl (uncredited)
Frank Mitchellas Slave Merchant (uncredited)
Ann Blythas Marsinah
Jack Elamas Hasan-Ben
Ted de Corsiaas Police Sub-altern
Norbert Schilleras Beggar (uncredited)
Barrie Chaseas Harem Showgirl (uncredited)
Bruno VeSotaas Wholesaler (uncredited)
Jan Arvanas Manservant (uncredited)
Ross Bagdasarianas Fevvol (uncredited)
Jamie Farras Orange Merchant (uncredited)
Edmund Hashimas Nobleman (uncredited)
Dee Turnellas Harem Showgirl (uncredited)Crew
" />André PrevinMusic Supervisor, Conductor
" />William TuttleMakeup Designer
" />Alexander CourageMusic Arranger
" />Joseph RuttenbergDirector of Photography
" />George ForrestLyricist, Original Music Composer
" />Robert WrightLyricist, Original Music Composer
" />Edwin B. WillisSet Decoration
" />Sydney GuilaroffHairstylist
" />Vincente MinnelliDirector
" />Cedric GibbonsArt Direction
" />Jack ColeChoreographer
" />Charles LedererScreenplay
" />Fred J. KoenekampAssistant Camera