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