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Overview
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Director:
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)
User Comments:
This musical is so underrated! more (29 total)
Cast
(Complete credited cast) | 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 |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
Enas xenos ston paradeiso (Greece) [el]
Kismet (West Germany) [de]
Kismet (Denmark) [da]
Muukalainen paratiisissa (Finland) [fi]
Um Estranho no Paraíso (Portugal) [pt]
Un extraño en el paraíso (Spain) [es]
Under Bagdads måne (Sweden) [sv]
Uno straniero tra gli angeli (Italy) [it]
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Runtime:
113 min
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Color (Eastmancolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.55 : 1 more
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It was Vernon Duke who suggested Bob Wright and Chet Forrest use the music of Aleksandr Borodin as a basis for their score. 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:
Featured in "MGM Parade: (#1.14)" (1955) more
Soundtrack:
Night Of My Nights more
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Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Kismet (1955)| Recent Posts (updated daily) | User |
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| goof? writer's mistake? | nonchee-1 |
| Dolores Gray was a dynamic performer | oldsenior |
| Keel gives an Oscar worthy performance | oldsenior |
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If you want a classic movie that is exotic, romantic and even hypnotic, Kismet fits the bill. Set in ancient Baghdad, Kismet gives us a much different perspective than we have today (even if it is a movie set). First and foremost, it gives us that classic duet, 'Stranger in Paradise.' Second, it stars Howard Keel. Third, the romanticized Arabesque cinematography is superb. A 50's-style romantic 'Arabian Nights' setting sets the stage for a comedic/dramatic romance/love story in the tradition of ancient fable akin to Alladin and the Magic Lamp. Even the fact that almost everyone in the movie is a white person painted dark gives it a bygone sentimental appeal. I wish this movie were more available, particularly on DVD. It represents Howard Keel at his best in a role that is a departure from his usual venue.