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