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Writers:
Edward Knoblock (non-musical play "Kismet") and
Charles Lederer (musical libretto) ...
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Release Date:
8 October 1955 (USA) more
Plot:
Like a tale spun by Schehrazade, Kismet follows the remarkable and repeated changes of fortune that engulf a poor poet... more | add synopsis
NewsDesk:
Musical Star Howard Keel Dies at 85
 (From WENN. 8 November 2004)

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Cast

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Howard Keel ... The Poet
Ann Blyth ... Marsinah
Dolores Gray ... Lalume

Vic Damone ... The Caliph
Monty Woolley ... Omar
Sebastian Cabot ... Wazir
Jay C. Flippen ... Jawan
Mike Mazurki ... Chief Policeman

Jack Elam ... Hassan-Ben
Ted de Corsia ... Police subaltern
Reiko Sato ... 1st Princess of Ababu
Patricia Dunn ... 2nd Princess of Ababu
Wonci Lui ... 3rd Princess of Ababu
Julie Robinson ... Zubbediya
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Additional Details

Runtime:
113 min
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Color:
Color (Eastmancolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.55 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Sound System) | Stereo
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Fun Stuff

Trivia:
There was a number in the original musical called "Zubbediyah, Sameris' Dance" that was later excluded from the movie version; it was performed by Princess Zubbediyah, the woman who the Caliph was supposed to marry. more
Quotes:
The Poet: May your taxes increase!
[Said when acting as a beggar to get the Baghdad merchants to give him alms]
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Sleepless in Seattle (1993) more
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Great Movie, 13 November 2004
Author: jascher from Groton, CT

I saw this movie version and have always loved it. I also saw the stage version, but who could be better than Howard Keel. I felt like a "Stranger In Paradise." I have always been a movie musical buff and a big fan of Mr. Keel. When I first saw the movie as a child, I felt transported back to that time period (even if it was a Hollywood movie). The beautiful music and romance contained within makes you feel wonderful. And you can imagine all the romance, adventure and "Baubles, Bangles and Beads" you could ever wish for and all in the time and space of this lovely movie with beautiful music. Thank you Howard Keel, Ann Blyth, Vic Damone and company for one of my favorite movie memories.

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