Arsenic and Old Lace (1944)
Arsenic and Old Lace is a 1944 comedy movie directed by Frank Capra, with a running time of 1h 58m. It stars Cary Grant, Priscilla Lane and Josephine Hull.
Mortimer Brewster, a newspaper drama critic, playwright, and author known for his diatribes against marriage, suddenly falls in love and gets married; but when he makes a quick trip home to tell his two maiden aunts, he finds out his aunts' hobby - killing lonely old men and burying them in the cellar!
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What is Arsenic and Old Lace about?
Mortimer Brewster, a newspaper drama critic, playwright, and author known for his diatribes against marriage, suddenly falls in love and gets married; but when he makes a quick trip home to tell his two maiden aunts, he finds out his aunts' hobby - killing lonely old men and burying them in the cellar!
When was Arsenic and Old Lace released?
Arsenic and Old Lace was released on 1 September 1944.
How long is Arsenic and Old Lace?
Arsenic and Old Lace runs 1h 58m.
Who made Arsenic and Old Lace?
Arsenic and Old Lace was directed by Frank Capra.
Where can I watch Arsenic and Old Lace?
Arsenic and Old Lace is available on YouTube TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Arsenic and Old Lace
Stream: YouTube TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Cary Grant as Mortimer Brewster
- Priscilla Lane as Elaine Harper Brewster
- Josephine Hull as Aunt Abby Brewster
- Jean Adair as Aunt Martha Brewster
- Raymond Massey as Jonathan Brewster
- John Alexander as 'Teddy Roosevelt' Brewster
- Peter Lorre as Dr. Einstein
- Jack Carson as Officer Patrick O'Hara
- Edward Everett Horton as Mr. Witherspoon
- James Gleason as Lt. Rooney
- Grant Mitchell as Reverend Harper
- Edward McNamara as Sergeant Brophy