Arsenic And Old Lace (1944) [ Cross-Platform ]

Released in 1944 and directed by , Arsenic and Old Lace is a definitive dark comedy and screwball classic. Though filmed in late 1941, its release was delayed for three years due to a contract with the original Broadway production. The film is celebrated for its macabre humor, frantic pacing, and a career-high (if eccentric) performance by Cary Grant. Plot Overview

The film features a mix of Hollywood stars and original Broadway cast members: Arsenic and Old Lace (1944)

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