Movie Description

Kismet

(1955)

Overview

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.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleKismet

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1955-10-08

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 53m

Production CompaniesMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Genres

  • Music
  • Romance
  • Adventure
  • Fantasy