Review of Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) by Doctor S — 27 Feb 2009

A rare film that actually gets funnier the more times I see it. A screwball classic!

This review of Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) was written by Doctor S on 27 Feb 2009.

Arsenic and Old Lace has generally received very positive reviews.

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