Review of Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) by Michaela [Muh-Kel-La] — 09 May 2008

I love this movie! Cary Grant is so funny!

This review of Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) was written by Michaela [Muh-Kel-La] on 09 May 2008.

Arsenic and Old Lace has generally received very positive reviews.

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