Review of Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) by Yasmin W — 10 Jan 2011

Peter Lorre is sensational and Cary Grant rather over acts! Josephine Hull, Jean Adair and Raymond Massey compliment it very well.

This review of Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) was written by Yasmin W on 10 Jan 2011.

Arsenic and Old Lace has generally received very positive reviews.

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