Kismet
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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.
A rascally beggar schemes to marry his daughter to royalty and win the heart of the queen of the castle himself. The film follows the story of a beggar beggar on the periphery of the court of Baghdad. The novel is set in Baghdad and is set to be released in 2015.
A rascally beggar schemes to marry his daughter to royalty and win the heart of the queen of the castle himself. The film follows the story of a beggar beggar on the periphery of the court of Baghdad. The novel is set in Baghdad and is set to be released in 2015.
Credits
- Gasnier, Louis J., 1875-1963.
- Whittaker, Charles E. (Charles Everard), 1877-1953.
- Gaudio, Tony, 1885-1951.
- MacWilliams, Glen, 1898-1984
- Skinner, Otis, 1858-1942.
- Theby, Rosemary.
- Fair, Elinor.
- Skinner, Cornelia Otis, 1901-1979.
- Robertson-Cole Productions.
- Cast
- Otis Skinner, Loretta Young, David Manners
Complete catalog record
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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