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