A Glass and a Cigarette

A Glass and a Cigarette (Arabic: سيجارة وكاس) is a 1955 Egyptian melodrama directed by Niazi Mostafa. It stars Samia Gamal and it is also the first film to feature Dalida (then known as Dalila) in a supporting role.

Sigara wa kass
Directed by	Niazi Mostafa
Starring	Samia Gamal
Cinematography	Abdel Aziz Fahmy
Release date	11 September 1955 (1955-09-11)
Running time	112 minutes
Country	Egypt
Language	Egyptian Arabic

Plot

Hoda (Gamal) is a well-known entertainer in her thirties. She marries Mamdouh Samy (Nabil Al Alfi), a young surgeon, and leaves her glamorous lifestyle behind. Hoda supports Mamdouh in founding a hospital, but their marriage is threatened by the Italian head nurse, Lolanda (Dalida), who is drawn to Mamdouh. Suspecting an affair between her husband and Lolanda, Hoda turns to drinking and smoking for comfort.^[1]

Cast

• Samia Gamal: Hoda Gamal
• Nabil Al alfi: Mamdouh Samy
• Dalida: Iolanda
• Seraj Munir: Omara
• Kouka: Azza