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