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