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Arsenic and Old Lace

NR19441h 58mFrank Capra
IMDb 7.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 86%

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"She Passed Out On Cary! No Wonder . . . She's just discovered his favorite aunts have poisoned their 13th gentleman friend!"

Mortimer Brewster, a newspaper drama critic, playwright, and author known for his diatribes against marriage, suddenly falls in love and gets married; but when he makes a quick trip home to tell his two maiden aunts, he finds out his aunts' hobby - killing lonely old men and burying them in the cellar!

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Frequently asked questions

What is Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) about?

Mortimer Brewster, a newspaper drama critic, playwright, and author known for his diatribes against marriage, suddenly falls in love and gets married; but when he makes a quick trip home to tell his two maiden aunts, he finds out his aunts' hobby - killing lonely old men and burying them in the cellar!

Who stars in Arsenic and Old Lace?

Arsenic and Old Lace stars Cary Grant (Mortimer Brewster), Priscilla Lane (Elaine Harper Brewster), Josephine Hull (Aunt Abby Brewster), Jean Adair (Aunt Martha Brewster), Raymond Massey (Jonathan Brewster). The film was directed by Frank Capra.

How long is Arsenic and Old Lace?

Arsenic and Old Lace has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1944. It is rated NR.

Is Arsenic and Old Lace worth watching?

Arsenic and Old Lace holds an IMDb rating of 7.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 86. Fans of Comedy, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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