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