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