Arsenic and Old Lace is director Frank Capra's spin on the classic Joseph Kesselring stage comedy, which concerns the sweet old Brewster sisters (Josephine Hull, Jean Adair), beloved in their genteel Brooklyn neighborhood for their many charitable acts. One charity which the ladies don't advertise is their ongoing effort to permit lonely bachelors to die with smiles on their faces--by serving said bachelors elderberry wine spiked with arsenic. When the sisters' drama-critic nephew Mortimer (Cary Grant) stumbles onto their ...
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Arsenic and Old Lace is director Frank Capra's spin on the classic Joseph Kesselring stage comedy, which concerns the sweet old Brewster sisters (Josephine Hull, Jean Adair), beloved in their genteel Brooklyn neighborhood for their many charitable acts. One charity which the ladies don't advertise is their ongoing effort to permit lonely bachelors to die with smiles on their faces--by serving said bachelors elderberry wine spiked with arsenic. When the sisters' drama-critic nephew Mortimer (Cary Grant) stumbles onto their secret, he is understandably put out--especially since he has just married the lovely Elaine Harper (Priscilla Lane). Given the homicidal tendencies of his aunts, the sinister activities of his escaped-convict older brother Jonathan (Raymond Massey) and the disruptive behavior of younger brother Teddy (John Alexander)--who is convinced that he's really Theodore Roosevelt, and runs around the house yelling "CHAAAAARGGGE"--Mortimer isn't keen on starting a family with his new bride. "Insanity runs in my family," he explains. "It practically gallops." Further complications ensue when the murderous Jonathan Brewster arrives home, with his snivelling accomplice Dr. Einstein (Peter Lorre) in tow. When Jonathan learns that his darling aunts have killed twelve men, he is incensed--they're challenging his own record of murders. Though the movie rights for Arsenic and Old Lace were set up so that the film could not be released until 1944, director Capra shot the film quickly and inexpensively in 1941, so that his family could subsist on his $100,000 salary while he was serving in World War II. Hal Erickson, Rovi
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Cary Grant, Priscilla Lane, Raymond Massey, Jack Carson, Peter Lorre, Edward Everett Horton. Fine in fine packaging. Language: English. Run time: 118 mins. Aspect ratio: 1.33: 1. Originally released: 1944. (D3-15) DVD movie is in Near Mint condition, with case in Near Mint condition.
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John Alexander, Jean Adair, Josephine Hull, James Gleason, Peter Lorre, Edward Everett Horton, Jack Carson, Raymond Massey,... Very good. 1944 Run time: 118. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Digital copy/codes may be expired or not included. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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John Alexander, Jean Adair, Josephine Hull, James Gleason, Peter Lorre, Edward Everett Horton, Jack Carson, Raymond Massey,... Very good. 1944 Run time: 118. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Digital copy/codes may be expired or not included. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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John Alexander, Jean Adair, Josephine Hull, James Gleason, Peter Lorre, Edward Everett Horton, Jack Carson, Raymond Massey,... Very good. 1944 Run time: 118. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Digital copy/codes may be expired or not included. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Dec 29, 2009
Classic humor. Cary is so handsome in this movie. Funny
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Jun 19, 2009
Great classic
Great scewball comedy with great character actors. Just don't make 'em like that anymore!
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Sep 18, 2008
Classic treasure of Comedy
Cary Grant is his usual charming self as a loving nephew who is a comical bundle of nerves when he finds out what his sweet little Aunts are up to .,the little ladies bring a comical flare to the show .This film offers it all mystery, comedy the villian , and witt. Bringing back the days when it doesnt have to have sex, and cursing to bring true enjoyment, hearty laughs and a feeling of time well spent
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