
Kismet
Kismet
Release: 1955-10-08·Runtime: 113m·★ 5.6
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
Loew's Incorporated
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Dick Johnstoneas Market Patron (uncredited)
Aaron Spellingas Beggar (uncredited)
Bruno VeSotaas Wholesaler (uncredited)
David Hoffmanas Beggar (uncredited)
Charles Wagenheimas Beggar (uncredited)
Jack Elamas Hasan-Ben
Bernie Hamiltonas Pearl Merchant (uncredited)
Buddy Bryanas Dancer/Silk Merchant (uncredited)
George Keymasas Young Policeman (uncredited)
Reiko Satoas 1st Princess of Ababu (uncredited)
Marc Krahas Wholesaler (uncredited)
William Bagdadas Wholesaler (uncredited)
Edmund Hashimas Nobleman (uncredited)
Ethan Laidlawas Policeman (uncredited)
Charles Mauuas Policeman (uncredited)
Howard Keelas The Poet
Pat Sheehanas Harem Girl (uncredited), Harem Showgirl (uncredited)
David Bondas Nobleman (uncredited)
Frank Mitchellas Slave Merchant (uncredited)
Leonard Mudieas Physician (uncredited)
Monty Woolleyas Omar
Ross Bagdasarianas Fevvol (uncredited)
Hilo Hattieas Ayah (uncredited)
Mike Mazurkias Chief Policeman
Jan Arvanas Manservant (uncredited)
Barrie Chaseas Harem Showgirl (uncredited)
Vic Damoneas Caliph
Ted de Corsiaas Police Sub-altern
Noel Cravatas Madman Merchant (uncredited)
Sebastian Cabotas Wazir
Jamie Farras Orange Merchant (uncredited)
Dee Turnellas Harem Showgirl (uncredited)
Mel Wellesas Beggar (uncredited)
Nita Bieberas Samaris (uncredited)
Norman Leavittas Fig Vendor (uncredited)
Ann Blythas Marsinah
John Bleiferas Beggar (uncredited)
Norbert Schilleras Beggar (uncredited)
Jay C. Flippenas Jawan
Dolores Grayas Lalume
Vera Leeas Harem Showgirl (uncredited)Crew
" />Edwin B. WillisSet Decoration
" />Sydney GuilaroffHairstylist
" />Vincente MinnelliDirector
" />Joseph RuttenbergDirector of Photography
" />Cedric GibbonsArt Direction
" />Robert WrightLyricist, Original Music Composer
" />George ForrestLyricist, Original Music Composer
" />Alexander CourageMusic Arranger
" />Charles LedererScreenplay
" />Jack ColeChoreographer
" />William TuttleMakeup Designer
" />André PrevinMusic Supervisor, Conductor
" />Fred J. KoenekampAssistant Camera