Review of Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) by Brandon V — 06 Jan 2011

This is it. This is, arguably, THE funniest movie ever made.

This review of Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) was written by Brandon V on 06 Jan 2011.

Arsenic and Old Lace has generally received very positive reviews.

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