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