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