Review of Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) by Dotty L — 08 Sep 2011

One of my favorite all time movies. Such naughty naughty aunties :).

This review of Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) was written by Dotty L on 08 Sep 2011.

Arsenic and Old Lace has generally received very positive reviews.

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