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Kismet (1944)99 minAdventure, FantasyRating 58/100

In a single magical day, in eleventh century Baghdad, a beggar-poet rises from poverty to become emir, defeats an evil vizier, saves and kingdom and helps two lovers come together.

Cast: Ronald Colman, Marlene Dietrich, James Craig, Edward Arnold, Hugh Herbert, Joy Page, Florence Bates

Director: William Dieterle