The Cigarette
The Cigarette

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The Cigarette

1919
Movie
51 min
French

A Parisian museum director believes his wife is cheating on him and so places a poisoned cigarette in the box on his desk, thus allowing chance to decide the moment of his death.

Insights

Director: UnknownGenres: Drama, Short Film

Plot Summary

This short silent film, "The Cigarette," likely explores themes related to the perceived dangers or social implications of smoking during its era. As a lost film, specific plot details are unavailable, but its title suggests a narrative centered around the act of smoking or a cigarette as a plot device.

Critical Reception

As a silent short film from 1919, "The Cigarette" is considered a lost film, meaning no copies are known to exist today. Therefore, contemporary critical reception and audience reviews are not available.

What Reviewers Say

  • Unable to provide a consensus as the film is lost.

  • Information on specific thematic elements or narrative arcs is unavailable.

  • Historical context suggests potential social commentary on smoking.

Google audience: No audience reviews are available for this lost film.

Fun Fact

"The Cigarette" is listed in film archives but is considered a lost film, with no known surviving prints, making it a historical artifact whose specific content can only be speculated upon.

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