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