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