Review of Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) by Ruth K — 06 Aug 2008

"the golden girls" meets dr. kevorkian meets madcap cary grant style. what's not to like?

This review of Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) was written by Ruth K on 06 Aug 2008.

Arsenic and Old Lace has generally received very positive reviews.

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