The Cigarette (1919): cast, story & where to watch
1919 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1919, The Cigarette is a drama film directed by Germaine Dulac, running about 51 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Cigarette stars Andrée Brabant as Denise Guérande, Gabriel Signoret as Pierre Guérande, Jules Raucourt as Maurice Herbert and Genevieve Williams as Irène de Tramont.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Cigarette has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cigarette page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cigarette tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cigarette (1919)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Cigarette change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Cigarette worth watching?
- The Cigarette holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cigarette?
- The Cigarette stars Andrée Brabant, Gabriel Signoret, Jules Raucourt and Genevieve Williams.
- When was The Cigarette released?
- The Cigarette was released in 1919, with a runtime of about 51 minutes.