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