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