Review of Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) by Danielle F — 09 Oct 2011

Cary Grant is hilarious in this... but if it weren't for him this movie would be terrible.

This review of Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) was written by Danielle F on 09 Oct 2011.

Arsenic and Old Lace has generally received very positive reviews.

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