Mr. McAllister's Cigarette Holder (1994)

Director:

John David Allen

Writers:

Mark Steadman (short story), Wade Steadman (screenplay)

Stars:

James Mayberry, Nora Heflin, Tim Ware

Cast

Cast overview:
James Mayberry	...	Mr. McAllister
Nora Heflin	...	Dora
Tim Ware	...	Richwine
Grady Cousins	...	Dee Witt
Barry Stoltze	...	Engineer
Rick Andosca	...	Clerk
James Burkart	...	Grubber
Barry Mills	...	Grubber
Rick Rodgers	...	Grubber
Lamar Davis	...	Little Boy
Ernest Moran	...	Man on Bus
Marc Carson	...	Bus Driver
Kent Urey	...	Extra
Julie Harman	...	Extra
Michelle Marie Cortes	...	Extra

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

birthday | rural setting | cigarette holder | bus trip | road work | 

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Genres:

Drama | Short

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

October 1994 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Tybee Island, Georgia, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Castleway Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

20 min

Color:

Black and White

User Reviews

Very Poignant Short

I saw this as part of the "Franz Kafka's It's a Wonderful Life" DVD. It is the most poignant of the four short films on the disc (also included are "The Deal" written by Lewis Black, "Seven Gates", and the above mentioned). Shot in black and white, the film takes place over a number of years despite only being about 20 minutes in length. The story seems to be set in the depression-era south, but I can't be entirely sure about that. The film is based on a short story by Mark Steadman and directed by film editor John David Allen. This film is very well done as are all of the shorts included in this collection. I would definitely recommend checking out the DVD if you can find it.