Review of Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) by April R — 15 Feb 2008

Seriously, one of the best movies ever. Know who Boris Karloff is.

This review of Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) was written by April R on 15 Feb 2008.

Arsenic and Old Lace has generally received very positive reviews.

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