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