Review of Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) by Anna C — 28 Jan 2008

I love this film, never fails to make me laugh.

This review of Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) was written by Anna C on 28 Jan 2008.

Arsenic and Old Lace has generally received very positive reviews.

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