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