Kismet
“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!”
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 30, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Francis Dillon
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard Estabrook
- Original Score
- Leon Rosebrook, Edward Ward
- Original Title
- Kismet
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Francis Dillon
Howard Estabrook
Leon Rosebrook, Edward Ward
John F. Seitz
Alexander Hall
Robert North
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Stevenson
Costume Design
Robert North
Producer
Alexander Hall
Editor
John Francis Dillon
Director
John F. Seitz
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kismet
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Kismet includes Otis Skinner, Loretta Young, David Manners, Sidney Blackmer, Mary Duncan.
When was Kismet released and how long is it?
Kismet was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Kismet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kismet was composed by Leon Rosebrook, Edward Ward.