Admiral Cigarette
"pre-feature era intrigue and william heise"
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About this film
On the eve of 1897, 1897 film directed by William Heise
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About the production
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Themes & topics
Historical background
Made in 1897, Admiral Cigarette belongs to the pre-feature era and carries the visual and narrative habits of its time.
Why this film matters
For collectors of early and classic cinema, Admiral Cigarette illustrates the range of subjects and styles that reached theaters in 1897. 1897 film directed by William Heise
Making of
Production details for Admiral Cigarette (1897) are drawn from archival listings; surviving materials vary by title.
What critics said
Critics writing near 1897 focused on how Admiral Cigarette compared with rival titles in the same season.
Did you know?
- 1897 film directed by William Heise
What audiences thought
Admiral Cigarette (1897) reached regional audiences at release; later interest comes from repertory and online preservation.
Film restoration
Prints are held in public and private archives; availability varies by territory.
Where to watch
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHCQV7E45Xg
- Wikimedia Commons: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Admiral%20cigarette%20(1897).webm