Arsenic and Old Lace

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!

Tagline

“She Passed Out On Cary! No Wonder . . . She's just discovered his favorite aunts have poisoned their 13th gentleman friend!”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Comedy, Crime

Director

Frank Capra

Original Language

EN

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!

Who directed Arsenic and Old Lace?

Arsenic and Old Lace was directed by Frank Capra.

When was Arsenic and Old Lace released?

Arsenic and Old Lace was released on September 1, 1944.

How long is Arsenic and Old Lace?

Arsenic and Old Lace has a runtime of 1h 58m.

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