Kismet

United States, 1955

Film
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Kismet is an enchanting musical filled with sensual dance and magical song. Howard Keel plays the witty poet-beggar whose quick tongue is forever getting him in trouble…and out again. Masquerading as Hajj, a famous sorcerer with magic powers, he has just the right amount of charm to turn a fair lady’s head, a fair lady who happens to be the Wazir’s Number One Wife! Cast also includes Ann Blyth, Dolores Grey, Vic Damone.

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Credits

director

Vincente Minnelli

producer

Arthur Freed

production company

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Duration

01:52:50:00

Production places
United States
Production dates
1955

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

302312

Language

English

Audience classification

G

Subject categories

Feature films

Feature films → Feature films - United States

Musicals

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

Wikidata

Q3070718

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