Watch Out of the Past (1947) and 200 Cigarettes (1999)

Comparison Reviews should focus on the use of cigarettes and cigarette smoke throughout the movies.

To what extent are cigarettes and smoking a key “actor” in each film?
Compare the “star power” of each movie. Which movie had a greater influence on society at its time? Why?
Was smoking glamorized in both films? How or why not?
Is smoking still prevalent in popular films or other current media?