Kismet (1930)
A Fantasy of Romance and Passion Woven With the Glamourous Threads of Ancient Bagdad! ...the night of nights - no dream of dreams ever thrilled like this!
Hajj, a rascally beggar on the periphery of the court of Baghdad, schemes to marry his daughter to royalty and to win the heart of the queen of the castle himself. This film is believed lost.
Director: John Francis Dillon
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: October 30, 1930
Cast
- Otis Skinner - Hajj
- Loretta Young - Marsinah
- David Manners - Caliph Abdallah
- Sidney Blackmer - Wazir Mansur
- Mary Duncan - Zeleekha
- Montagu Love - The Jailer
- Ford Sterling - Amru
- Theodore von Eltz - The Guide Nazir
- John St. Polis - The Imam Mahmud
- Edmund Breese - Jawan
Screenplay
- Howard Estabrook (Adaptation)
- Howard Estabrook (Dialogue)
Music: Edward Ward, Leon Rosebrook
Cinematography: John F. Seitz
Editing: Alexander Hall
Production: First National Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
dancer, castle, beggar, thief, slave, pre-code, lost film
More Films by Director: John Francis Dillon
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kismet about?
- Hajj, a rascally beggar on the periphery of the court of Baghdad, schemes to marry his daughter to royalty and to win the heart of the queen of the castle himself. This film is believed lost.
- Who directed Kismet?
- Kismet was directed by John Francis Dillon.
- Who stars in Kismet?
- Kismet stars Otis Skinner, Loretta Young, David Manners, Sidney Blackmer, Mary Duncan, Montagu Love.
- How long is Kismet?
- Kismet has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Kismet?
- Kismet is a Adventure, Fantasy, Romance film.
- Where was Kismet produced?
- Kismet was produced in United States of America.