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Kismet

1930 · John Francis Dillon

Heiress for a Day

1918 · John Francis Dillon

1930

Year

1918

United States

Country

United States

6.1

IMDb

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Cult Score

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Musical, Fantasy, Romance

Genres

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John Francis Dillon

Director

John Francis Dillon

Edward Knoblock, Howard Estabrook

Writers

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Mary Duncan, Sidney Blackmer, Sydney Jarvis, Olin Francis

Main Cast

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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.

Heiress for a Day Synopsis

Working as a manicurist at the Ritz, Helen Thurston, is in love with her wealthy patron, Jack Standring, but the young man's mother wants him to marry a rich debutante. Helen is informed that she has inherited her grandfather's millions, and she proceeds as quickly as possible to acquire expensive clothing and jewelry on credit. Jack, however, is not impressed. Soon Helen learns that she has inherited only $1,000, the remainder of the fortune having gone to her cousin Spindrift. The creditors hound her for their money, and at a grand ball at the Standring home, a detective threatens to arrest her. Touched by her poverty, Jack decides to elope with her. Finally Spindrift violates the conditions of the will, and Helen inherits the entire fortune.

Verdict & Recommendation

"Kismet" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "Heiress for a Day" offers its own unique cult appeal.

Suggested Watch:

Kismet