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