Kismet

"FAMED STAGE HIT GLORIFIED ON THE SCREEN!"

A roguish poet is given the run of the scheming Wazir's harem while pretending to help him usurp the young caliph. Kismet (The will of Allah), is the story of a young Caliph who falls in love with the beautiful Marsinah poet's daughter, in ancient Baghdad. Origin : Stranger in Paradise is a popular English song. The melody is an adaptation of the Polovtsian Dances (Prince Igor), popular in Russia.

Release Date

October 8, 1955

Status

Released

Original Title

Kismet

Runtime

1h 53min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer