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