In the final act ("Fulfilling the Kismet"): Hafiz defeats the Vizier in the harem and faces royal judgment. The Caliph reveals his identity, tears down the walls, and unites with Marsinah, while Hafiz and Jamilla depart for Hassir.

Kismet (1944) — AI Story Visualization

Name: Kismet
Genre: adventure, fantasy, romance
Released: 1944
Rating: 5.5

Plot Analysis Summary

A tale of mistaken identities, political intrigue, and the fulfillment of destiny in ancient Baghdad.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

The Illusion of Kings

The Vizier's Shadow

The Knife and the Crown

Fulfilling the Kismet

Hafiz, 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.

Directed by

William Dieterle

Key Cast

Ronald Colman — Hafiz
Marlene Dietrich — Jamilla
James Craig — Caliph
Edward Arnold — The Grand Vizier
Hugh Herbert — Feisal

Rating: 5.5/10 (18 votes)