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Kismet (1955)

113 min  -  Adventure | Musical | Fantasy  -   8 October 1955 (USA)
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Like a tale spun by Scheherazade, Kismet follows the remarkable and repeated changes of fortune that engulf a poor poet. It all happens in one incredible day when Kismet (Fate) takes a hand.

Writers:

Edward Knoblock (non-musical play "Kismet"), Charles Lederer (musical libretto), and 3 more credits »
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Howard Keel ...
Hajj
Ann Blyth ...
Dolores Gray ...
Vic Damone ...
Monty Woolley Monty Woolley ...
Omar
Sebastian Cabot Sebastian Cabot ...
Jay C. Flippen Jay C. Flippen ...
Jawan
Mike Mazurki ...
Chief Policeman
Jack Elam ...
Hassan-Ben
Ted de Corsia Ted de Corsia ...
Police subaltern
Reiko Sato Reiko Sato ...
1st Princess of Ababu
Patricia Dunn Patricia Dunn ...
2nd Princess of Ababu
Wonci Lui Wonci Lui ...
3rd Princess of Ababu
Julie Robinson Julie Robinson ...
Zubbediya
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Storyline

Like a tale spun by Scheherazade, Kismet follows the remarkable and repeated changes of fortune that engulf a poor poet. It all happens in one incredible day when Kismet (Fate) takes a hand. Written by Betty Frayne  

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Genres:

Adventure | Musical | Fantasy | Comedy | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Enas xenos ston paradeiso See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$2,692,960 (estimated)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System) | Stereo

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.55 : 1
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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. See more »

Quotes

Marsinah: [on being told that the Wazir intends to visit her room that night] If you do I'll kill myself, I swear it!
Wazir: Really? It'll be one of the most interesting wedding nights I've had in years.
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Connections

Referenced in "MGM Parade: Episode #1.11" (1955) See more »

Soundtracks

"Night Of My Nights"
Music by Aleksandr Borodin
Music Adapted by Bob Wright (as Robert Wright) and Chet Forrest (as George Forrest)
Lyrics by Bob Wright (as Robert Wright) and Chet Forrest (as George Forrest)
Sung by Vic Damone See more »