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