Kismet, 1920

Kismet is an American silent film version of the 1911 play Kismet by Edward Knoblock, starring Otis Skinner and Elinor Fair, and directed by Louis J. Gasnier.

Skinner’s daughter, author Cornelia Otis Skinner, plays a small role. This version was released by Robertson-Cole Distributing Company. In New England the distribution of the film was handled by Joseph P. Kennedy who organized a successful premiere in Boston.