Kismet
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 is a German-language version made in Hollywood along side the 1930 production directed by John Francis Dillon.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 31, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Dieterle
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard Estabrook, Karl Etlinger, Ulrich Steindorff
- Original Title
- Kismet
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Dieterle
Howard Estabrook, Karl Etlinger, Ulrich Steindorff, Edward Knoblock
Department Leadership Roster
William Dieterle
Director
Howard Estabrook
Screenplay
Karl Etlinger
Screenplay
Ulrich Steindorff
Screenplay
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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 is a German-language version made in Hollywood along side the 1930 production directed by John Francis Dillon.
Who directed Kismet?
Kismet was directed by William Dieterle.
Who stars in Kismet?
The principal cast of Kismet includes Gustav Fröhlich, Dita Parlo, Vladimir Sokoloff, Anton Pointner, Karl Etlinger.
When was Kismet released and how long is it?
Kismet was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.