Review of Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) by Jenni F — 13 Sep 2008

Carey Grant is awesome!! I <3 him! Awesome film. see it!

This review of Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) was written by Jenni F on 13 Sep 2008.

Arsenic and Old Lace has generally received very positive reviews.

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