Review of Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) by Kate P — 01 Jan 2009

Delightful. Great movie to introduce kids to old bw movies.

This review of Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) was written by Kate P on 01 Jan 2009.

Arsenic and Old Lace has generally received very positive reviews.

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