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