Review of Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) by Sophia A — 14 Apr 2008

I luv it! a bunch of old ladies murdering people.

This review of Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) was written by Sophia A on 14 Apr 2008.

Arsenic and Old Lace has generally received very positive reviews.

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