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..


If you have a soft spot for movies where actors treat the scenery like it's delicious and needs to be eaten, you should probably watch Kismet. It is definitely not for people who need fast editing or realistic acting. It feels like watching a high-end puppet show where the puppets are actual humans. It's a bit stiff, ...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

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"If you have a soft spot for movies where actors treat the scenery like it's delicious and needs to be eaten, you should probably watch Kismet. It is definitely not for people who need fast editing or realistic acting. It feels like watching a high-end puppet show where the puppets are actual humans. It's a bit stiff, but honestly? I kind of loved that about it. Otis Skinner plays Hajj, this beggar who lives in the dirt but talks like he owns the entire sun. He’s constantly moving his hands and..."
Edward Knoblock, Howard Estabrook
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