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

Crew

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