Review of Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) by Ian V — 18 Apr 2011

Very funny. I think I'd like to play Mortimer one day.

This review of Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) was written by Ian V on 18 Apr 2011.

Arsenic and Old Lace has generally received very positive reviews.

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