Set in Munich, A Cigarette-Maker's Romance tells the poignant story of Count Skariatine, a former Russian nobleman now living in poverty and working as a cigarette maker. His pride and tragic fall from grace are juxtaposed with his unrequited love for a young woman named Viera, who sees past his destitution. As Skariatine struggles with his new reality and lost identity, Crawford weaves a tale of love, dignity, and redemption in the face of hardship.