Review of Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) by Rob T — 02 Jul 2009

I wish they wrote comedies like this TODAY! A lot of fun!!!

This review of Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) was written by Rob T on 02 Jul 2009.

Arsenic and Old Lace has generally received very positive reviews.

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