Poster of Kismet

Kismet

Plot: 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
Release Date: Saturday, October 8 1955
69 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Howard KeelHoward Keel. Howard Keel was 36 in Kismet as 'The Poet'.
Birthday: Sun, Apr 13 1919 –
Died: Sun, Nov 07 2004
Portrait of Ann BlythAnn Blyth. Ann Blyth was 27 in Kismet as 'Marsinah'.
Birthday: Thu, Aug 16 1928
Portrait of Dolores GrayDolores Gray. Dolores Gray was 31 in Kismet as 'Lalume'.
Birthday: Sat, Jun 07 1924 –
Died: Wed, Jun 26 2002
Portrait of Vic DamoneVic Damone. Vic Damone was 27 in Kismet as 'Caliph'.
Birthday: Tue, Jun 12 1928
Portrait of Monty WoolleyMonty Woolley. Monty Woolley was 67 in Kismet as 'Omar'.
Birthday: Fri, Aug 17 1888 –
Died: Mon, May 06 1963
Portrait of Sebastian CabotSebastian Cabot. Sebastian Cabot was 37 in Kismet as 'Wazir'.
Birthday: Sat, Jul 06 1918 –
Died: Mon, Aug 22 1977
Portrait of Jay C. FlippenJay C. Flippen. Jay C. Flippen was 56 in Kismet as 'Jawan'.
Birthday: Sun, Mar 05 1899 –
Died: Wed, Feb 03 1971
Portrait of Mike MazurkiMike Mazurki. Mike Mazurki was 47 in Kismet as 'Chief Policeman'.
Birthday: Wed, Dec 25 1907 –
Died: Sun, Dec 09 1990
Portrait of Jack ElamJack Elam. Jack Elam was 34 in Kismet as 'Hasan-Ben'.
Birthday: Sat, Nov 13 1920 –
Died: Mon, Oct 20 2003
Portrait of Ted de CorsiaTed de Corsia. Ted de Corsia was 50 in Kismet as 'Police Sub-altern'.
Birthday: Fri, Sep 29 1905 –
Died: Wed, Apr 11 1973
Portrait of Pat SheehanPat Sheehan. Pat Sheehan was 24 in Kismet as 'Harem Girl (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Sep 07 1931 –
Died: Sat, Jan 14 2006
Portrait of Reiko SatoReiko Sato. Reiko Sato was 23 in Kismet as '1st Princess of Ababu (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Dec 19 1931 –
Died: Thu, May 28 1981
Portrait of Patricia DunnPatricia Dunn. Patricia Dunn was >> in Kismet as '3rd Princess of Ababu (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bernie HamiltonBernie Hamilton. Bernie Hamilton was 27 in Kismet as 'Pearl Merchant (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Jun 12 1928 –
Died: Tue, Dec 30 2008
Portrait of Ray AghayanRay Aghayan. Ray Aghayan was >> in Kismet as 'Brave Shopkeeper (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ed AgrestiEd Agresti. Ed Agresti was 55 in Kismet as 'Nobleman (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Oct 04 1900 –
Died: Fri, Jan 01 1971
Portrait of Jan ArvanJan Arvan. Jan Arvan was 42 in Kismet as 'Manservant (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Apr 10 1913 –
Died: Thu, May 24 1979
Portrait of William BagdadWilliam Bagdad. William Bagdad was 34 in Kismet as 'Wholesaler (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Mar 12 1921 –
Died: Thu, Nov 20 1975
Portrait of Ross BagdasarianRoss Bagdasarian. Ross Bagdasarian was 36 in Kismet as 'Fevvol (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Jan 27 1919 –
Died: Sun, Jan 16 1972
Portrait of Rama BaiRama Bai. Rama Bai was 58 in Kismet as 'Plump Ayah (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Apr 03 1897 –
Died: Tue, May 10 1960
Portrait of Nita BieberNita Bieber. Nita Bieber was 29 in Kismet as 'Samaris (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Jul 18 1926 –
Died: Mon, Feb 04 2019
Portrait of John BleiferJohn Bleifer. John Bleifer was 54 in Kismet as 'Beggar (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Jul 26 1901 –
Died: Fri, Jan 24 1992
Portrait of Lennie BluettLennie Bluett. Lennie Bluett was 36 in Kismet as 'Dancer/Silk Merchant (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Jan 21 1919 –
Died: Fri, Jan 01 2016
Portrait of Herman BodenHerman Boden. Herman Boden was >> in Kismet as 'Dancer/Silk Merchant (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of David BondDavid Bond. David Bond was 40 in Kismet as 'Nobleman (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Nov 13 1914 –
Died: Sun, Apr 16 1989
Portrait of George BruggemanGeorge Bruggeman. George Bruggeman was 50 in Kismet as 'Wazir Guard (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Nov 01 1904 –
Died: Fri, Jun 09 1967
Portrait of Buddy BryanBuddy Bryan. Buddy Bryan was 26 in Kismet as 'Dancer/Silk Merchant (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, May 05 1929 –
Died: Wed, Jan 08 1997
Portrait of Barrie ChaseBarrie Chase. Barrie Chase was 21 in Kismet as 'Harem Showgirl (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Oct 20 1933
Portrait of Noel CravatNoel Cravat. Noel Cravat was 45 in Kismet as 'Madman Merchant (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Dec 11 1909 –
Died: Tue, Dec 20 1960
Portrait of Drusilla DavisDrusilla Davis. Drusilla Davis was >> in Kismet as 'Dancer (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jack DoddsJack Dodds. Jack Dodds was >> in Kismet as 'Dancer/Silk Merchant (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jamie FarrJamie Farr. Jamie Farr was 21 in Kismet as 'Orange Merchant (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Jul 01 1934
Portrait of Louise FranklinLouise Franklin. Louise Franklin was >> in Kismet as 'Dressmaker (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Naji GabbayNaji Gabbay. Naji Gabbay was >> in Kismet as 'Nobleman/Muezzin (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Leonard GeorgeLeonard George. Leonard George was >> in Kismet as 'Servant (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jean HartelleJean Hartelle. Jean Hartelle was 48 in Kismet as 'Celebrant (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Sep 27 1907 –
Died: Wed, Nov 03 1971
Portrait of Edmund HashimEdmund Hashim. Edmund Hashim was >> in Kismet as 'Nobleman (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday –
Died: Tue, Jul 02 1974
Portrait of Hilo HattieHilo Hattie. Hilo Hattie was 53 in Kismet as 'Ayah (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Oct 28 1901 –
Died: Wed, Dec 12 1979
Portrait of David HoffmanDavid Hoffman. David Hoffman was 51 in Kismet as 'Beggar (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Feb 02 1904 –
Died: Mon, Jun 19 1961
Portrait of Sam HunterSam Hunter. Sam Hunter was >> in Kismet as 'Guard (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dick JohnstoneDick Johnstone. Dick Johnstone was 62 in Kismet as 'Market Patron (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, May 16 1893 –
Died: Tue, Sep 12 1978
Portrait of Dulcie JordanDulcie Jordan. Dulcie Jordan was >> in Kismet as 'Harem Showgirl (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of George KeymasGeorge Keymas. George Keymas was 29 in Kismet as 'Young Policeman (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Nov 18 1925 –
Died: Thu, Jan 17 2008
Portrait of George KhouryGeorge Khoury. George Khoury was 42 in Kismet as 'Bystander (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Nov 23 1912 –
Died: Thu, Apr 21 1983
Portrait of Marc KrahMarc Krah. Marc Krah was 49 in Kismet as 'Wholesaler (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Jan 24 1906 –
Died: Tue, Sep 25 1973
Portrait of Walter KrayWalter Kray. Walter Kray was >> in Kismet as 'Nobleman (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ethan LaidlawEthan Laidlaw. Ethan Laidlaw was 55 in Kismet as 'Policeman (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Nov 25 1899 –
Died: Sat, May 25 1963
Portrait of Norman LeavittNorman Leavitt. Norman Leavitt was 41 in Kismet as 'Fig Vendor (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Dec 01 1913 –
Died: Sun, Dec 11 2005
Portrait of Alan LeeAlan Lee. Alan Lee was >> in Kismet as 'Worshipper (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Luana LeeLuana Lee. Luana Lee was >> in Kismet as 'Harem Showgirl (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Vera LeeVera Lee. Vera Lee was >> in Kismet as 'Harem Showgirl (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Virginia LeeVirginia Lee. Virginia Lee was 31 in Kismet as 'Harem Showgirl (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Jul 23 1924 –
Died: Sat, Nov 22 2008
Portrait of Guy ManfordGuy Manford. Guy Manford was >> in Kismet as 'Nobleman (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John MansfieldJohn Mansfield. John Mansfield was 39 in Kismet as 'Herald (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Aug 12 1916 –
Died: Tue, Sep 18 1956
Portrait of Charles MauuCharles Mauu. Charles Mauu was >> in Kismet as 'Policeman (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Reed MaxcyReed Maxcy. Reed Maxcy was >> in Kismet as 'Specialty Dancer (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bert MayBert May. Bert May was >> in Kismet as 'Arabian Dancer (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Maria McClayMaria McClay. Maria McClay was >> in Kismet as 'Harem Showgirl (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Frank MitchellFrank Mitchell. Frank Mitchell was 50 in Kismet as 'Slave Merchant (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, May 13 1905 –
Died: Mon, Jan 21 1991
Portrait of Leonard MudieLeonard Mudie. Leonard Mudie was 72 in Kismet as 'Physician (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Apr 11 1883 –
Died: Wed, Apr 14 1965
Portrait of Diana NorrisDiana Norris. Diana Norris was >> in Kismet as 'Harem Showgirl (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Donna NorrisDonna Norris. Donna Norris was >> in Kismet as 'Harem Showgirl (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Don OrlandoDon Orlando. Don Orlando was 43 in Kismet as 'Wholesaler (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Feb 03 1912 –
Died: Thu, Dec 10 1987
Portrait of Hamil PetroffHamil Petroff. Hamil Petroff was >> in Kismet as 'Dancer/Silk Merchant (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Frank RadcliffeFrank Radcliffe. Frank Radcliffe was >> in Kismet as 'Silk Merchant (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gloria RhoadsGloria Rhoads. Gloria Rhoads was >> in Kismet as 'Harem Showgirl (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Phil RichPhil Rich. Phil Rich was >> in Kismet as 'Bangle Man (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Julie RobinsonJulie Robinson. Julie Robinson was 27 in Kismet as 'Zubbediya (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Sep 14 1928 –
Died: Sat, Mar 09 2024
Portrait of Herman RudinHerman Rudin. Herman Rudin was 42 in Kismet as 'Silk Merchant (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Dec 26 1912 –
Died: Tue, Dec 12 2000
Portrait of Sam ScarSam Scar. Sam Scar was >> in Kismet as 'Bystander (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Norbert SchillerNorbert Schiller. Norbert Schiller was 55 in Kismet as 'Beggar (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Nov 24 1899 –
Died: Fri, Jan 08 1988
Portrait of Pat SheehanPat Sheehan. Pat Sheehan was 24 in Kismet as 'Harem Showgirl (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Sep 07 1931 –
Died: Sat, Jan 14 2006
Portrait of Reginald Lal SinghReginald Lal Singh. Reginald Lal Singh was >> in Kismet as 'Muezzin (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Aaron SpellingAaron Spelling. Aaron Spelling was 32 in Kismet as 'Beggar (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Apr 22 1923 –
Died: Fri, Jun 23 2006
Portrait of Nick ThompsonNick Thompson. Nick Thompson was 66 in Kismet as 'Businessman with Jug (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Sep 11 1889 –
Died: Tue, Apr 22 1980
Portrait of Arthur TookoianArthur Tookoian. Arthur Tookoian was >> in Kismet as 'Nobleman (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dee TurnellDee Turnell. Dee Turnell was >> in Kismet as 'Harem Showgirl (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bruno VeSotaBruno VeSota. Bruno VeSota was 33 in Kismet as 'Wholesaler (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Mar 25 1922 –
Died: Fri, Sep 24 1976
Portrait of Charles WagenheimCharles Wagenheim. Charles Wagenheim was 59 in Kismet as 'Beggar (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Feb 21 1896 –
Died: Tue, Mar 06 1979
Portrait of George WandellGeorge Wandell. George Wandell was >> in Kismet as 'Jawan Servant (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mel WellesMel Welles. Mel Welles was 31 in Kismet as 'Beggar (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Feb 17 1924 –
Died: Fri, Aug 19 2005
Portrait of Marc WilderMarc Wilder. Marc Wilder was >> in Kismet as 'Dancer/Silk Merchant (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Norman WrightNorman Wright. Norman Wright was 37 in Kismet as 'Nobleman (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Aug 31 1918 –
Died: Tue, Oct 28 1997

Crew

Portrait of Vincente MinnelliVincente Minnelli. Vincente Minnelli was 52 in Kismet as 'Director'
Birthday: Sat, Feb 28 1903 –
Died: Fri, Jul 25 1986
Portrait of Joseph RuttenbergJoseph Ruttenberg. Joseph Ruttenberg was 66 in Kismet as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Thu, Jul 04 1889 –
Died: Sun, May 01 1983
Portrait of William ShanksWilliam Shanks. William Shanks was >> in Kismet as 'Assistant Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Hank MoonjeanHank Moonjean. Hank Moonjean was 25 in Kismet as 'Assistant Director'
Birthday: Sun, Jan 19 1930 –
Died: Sun, Oct 07 2012
Portrait of Luther DavisLuther Davis. Luther Davis was >> in Kismet as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday –
Died: Tue, Jul 29 2008
Portrait of Charles LedererCharles Lederer. Charles Lederer was 48 in Kismet as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Mon, Dec 31 1906 –
Died: Fri, Mar 05 1976
Portrait of Arthur FreedArthur Freed. Arthur Freed was 61 in Kismet as 'Producer'
Birthday: Sun, Sep 09 1894 –
Died: Thu, Apr 12 1973
Portrait of Adrienne FazanAdrienne Fazan. Adrienne Fazan was 49 in Kismet as 'Editor'
Birthday: Wed, May 09 1906 –
Died: Sat, Aug 23 1986
Portrait of Ed HaightEd Haight. Ed Haight was >> in Kismet as 'Sound Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Harold HumbrockHarold Humbrock. Harold Humbrock was >> in Kismet as 'Sound Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Van Allen JamesVan Allen James. Van Allen James was 51 in Kismet as 'Sound Editor'
Birthday: Thu, Jun 23 1904 –
Died: Wed, Feb 27 1985
Portrait of Robert WrightRobert Wright. Robert Wright was 41 in Kismet as 'Lyricist, Original Music Composer'
Birthday: Fri, Sep 25 1914 –
Died: Wed, Jul 27 2005
Portrait of George ForrestGeorge Forrest. George Forrest was 40 in Kismet as 'Lyricist, Original Music Composer'
Birthday: Sat, Jul 31 1915 –
Died: Sun, Oct 10 1999
Portrait of Jeff AlexanderJeff Alexander. Jeff Alexander was 45 in Kismet as 'Conductor, Music Supervisor'
Birthday: Sat, Jul 02 1910 –
Died: Sat, Dec 23 1989
Portrait of Arthur MortonArthur Morton. Arthur Morton was 47 in Kismet as 'Music Arranger'
Birthday: Sat, Aug 08 1908 –
Died: Sat, Apr 15 2000
Portrait of Alexander CourageAlexander Courage. Alexander Courage was 35 in Kismet as 'Music Arranger'
Birthday: Wed, Dec 10 1919 –
Died: Thu, May 15 2008
Portrait of Conrad SalingerConrad Salinger. Conrad Salinger was 54 in Kismet as 'Music Arranger'
Birthday: Fri, Aug 30 1901 –
Died: Sun, Jun 17 1962
Portrait of André PrevinAndré Previn. André Previn was 26 in Kismet as 'Music Supervisor, Conductor'
Birthday: Sat, Apr 06 1929 –
Died: Thu, Feb 28 2019
Portrait of Edwin B. WillisEdwin B. Willis. Edwin B. Willis was 62 in Kismet as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Fri, Jan 27 1893 –
Died: Tue, Nov 26 1963
Portrait of Sydney GuilaroffSydney Guilaroff. Sydney Guilaroff was 47 in Kismet as 'Hairstylist'
Birthday: Sat, Nov 02 1907 –
Died: Sun, May 25 1997
Portrait of Wesley C. MillerWesley C. Miller. Wesley C. Miller was 60 in Kismet as 'Recording Supervision, Sound Recordist'
Birthday: Thu, Dec 27 1894 –
Died: Thu, Apr 19 1962
Portrait of Cedric GibbonsCedric Gibbons. Cedric Gibbons was 62 in Kismet as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Thu, Mar 23 1893 –
Died: Tue, Jul 26 1960
Portrait of William TuttleWilliam Tuttle. William Tuttle was 43 in Kismet as 'Makeup Designer'
Birthday: Sat, Apr 13 1912 –
Died: Fri, Jul 27 2007
Portrait of Fred J. KoenekampFred J. Koenekamp. Fred J. Koenekamp was 32 in Kismet as 'Assistant Camera'
Birthday: Sat, Nov 11 1922 –
Died: Wed, May 31 2017
Portrait of George BruggemanGeorge Bruggeman. George Bruggeman was 50 in Kismet as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Tue, Nov 01 1904 –
Died: Fri, Jun 09 1967
Portrait of Walter StrohmWalter Strohm. Walter Strohm was >> in Kismet as 'Production Manager'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of F. Keogh GleasonF. Keogh Gleason. F. Keogh Gleason was 49 in Kismet as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Sat, Apr 14 1906 –
Died: Sat, Dec 18 1982
Portrait of Warren NewcombeWarren Newcombe. Warren Newcombe was 61 in Kismet as 'Special Effects'
Birthday: Sat, Apr 28 1894 –
Died: Wed, Aug 03 1960
Portrait of Hugh BoswellHugh Boswell. Hugh Boswell was 66 in Kismet as 'Unit Manager'
Birthday: Tue, Oct 30 1888 –
Died: Tue, Jan 14 1964
Portrait of Herbert FischerHerbert Fischer. Herbert Fischer was >> in Kismet as 'Camera Operator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jack ColeJack Cole. Jack Cole was 44 in Kismet as 'Choreographer'
Birthday: Thu, Apr 27 1911 –
Died: Sun, Feb 17 1974
Portrait of E. Preston AmesE. Preston Ames. E. Preston Ames was 49 in Kismet as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Fri, Jun 15 1906 –
Died: Wed, Jul 20 1983
Portrait of Tony DuquetteTony Duquette. Tony Duquette was >> in Kismet as 'Costume Design'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mollie KentMollie Kent. Mollie Kent was >> in Kismet as 'Script Supervisor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Norbert FentonNorbert Fenton. Norbert Fenton was >> in Kismet as 'Sound Mixer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bobby WebbBobby Webb. Bobby Webb was >> in Kismet as 'Casting'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Henry ForresterHenry Forrester. Henry Forrester was >> in Kismet as 'Grip'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mary BasheMary Bashe. Mary Bashe was >> in Kismet as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lee StanfieldLee Stanfield. Lee Stanfield was >> in Kismet as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Walter BluemelWalter Bluemel. Walter Bluemel was >> in Kismet as 'Assistant Camera'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Wes ShanksWes Shanks. Wes Shanks was >> in Kismet as 'Gaffer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Clair HolgateClair Holgate. Clair Holgate was >> in Kismet as 'Hairdresser'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday