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
Ann also did a bang-up job in Mildred Pierce, remember?
Beautiful Ann Blyth---professionally voice-trained. Starred with Mario Lanza
and in "Rosemarie" (2nd musical with Howard Keel). Loved her in "Mildred Pierce."