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

Crew

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