Kismet - Musical [DVD] [1955]

Description

With Alexander Borodin's soaring music fashioned by Robert Wright and George Forrest into 'Stranger in Paradise', 'Baubles, Bangles and Beads', 'This is My Beloved' and more, "Kismet" turned the Broadway stage into a glittering, gleaming Arabian Nights' dream > > > > > From opulent palaces to teeming bazaars to lush, moonlit gardens, "Kismet" is an enchanting fairy tale about a vagabond poet and his beautiful daughter who set the ancient city of Baghdad on its ear… Howard Keel plays the witty poet-beggar whose quick tongue is forever getting him into trouble-and out again. Masquerading as Hajj, a famous sorcerer with magical powers, he had just the right amount of charm and bravado to fool a wicked Wazir (Sebastian Cabot) and turn a fair lady's head. She's flirtatious Dolores Gray, a wry and worldly woman who also happens to be the Wazir's number one wife. Enchanting complications abound for Ann Blyth and Vic Damone as young star-crossed lovers who are reunited in the film's grand finale. One of the most lavish musicals ever seen on screen, one viewing will seal your fate - it's Kismet!...