Fourth film version---the production values were marvelous.
I do think Vic Damone was miscast---and looked silly in the Arab garb.
But when he sang "Stranger in Paradise"---magic.
Same when Ann Blyth (her real voice) sang “Baubles, Bangles and Beads.”
This version was on American Movie Classics the other night. There is absolutely nothing offensive about this movie.
Vic Damone! A wonderful singer but probably a less than stellar actor.
In a private theatrical club that I belong to, when you walk up the wide staircase, you are greeted with a gorgeous portrait of Alfred Drake in his Kismet costume. I’m gonna salute it the next time I visit.
When hubby was a voice major in college, he was asked to perform the lead role in a local HS performance of Kismet, as the role was difficult to cast using the talent they had. He did a great job too.
And my family is related to Ann Blythe by marriage. Never knew she was in Kismet.
Mrs. Prince of Space