May 15, 1970

Kismet (1955) ***

Great cinematography partly redeems this kitchy, occasionally amusing Oriental fantasy starring Howard Keel. Uneven musical score includes:

"Fate"
"Not Since Nineveh"
"Baubles, Bangles And Beads" *
"Stranger In Paradise" ***
"Gesticulate" **
"Bored"
"Night Of My Nights" **
"The Olive Tree" *
"Rahadlakum" *
"And This Is My Beloved" *
"The Sands Of Time"