Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) | |
| Director(s) | Frank Capra |
| Producer(s) | Jack L. Warner (executive), Frank Capra (associate uncredited) |
| Top Genres | Mystery, Crime, Comedy |
| Top Topics | Screwball Comedy, Based on Play, Alcohol, Sisters, Marriage, Reporters, Weddings |
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Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) was a Comedy - Crime Film directed by Frank Capra and produced by Frank Capra and Jack L. Warner.
The film was based on the play of the same name written by Joseph Kesselring performed at the Fulton Theatre, NY & Hudson Theatre, NY from Jan 10, 1941 - Jun 17, 1944.
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Screening of "Arsenic and Old Lace" October 28 at the Daystar Center
By Stephen Reginald on Oct 23, 2017 From Classic Movie ManScreening of "Arsenic and Old Lace" October 28 at the Daystar Center “Halloween” Series: Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) Where: Daystar Center, 1550 S. State Street When: October 28, 2017 Time: 6:30 p.m. Hosted by Stephen Reginald Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) is the screen adaptation of... Read full article
Favorite things about… Arsenic and Old Lace
By Lindsey on Jun 24, 2015 From The Motion PicturesThe favorite film: Arsenic and Old Lace, a 1944 black comedy directed by Frank Capra (Image via Happy Otter) The synopsis: Mortimer Brewster is a soon-to-be-married drama critic. He’s “sneered at every love scene in every play.” His reputation is one of a permanent bachelor, and he... Read full article
Arsenic and Old Lace (1944)
By Beatrice on Nov 11, 2014 From Flickers in TimeArsenic and Old Lace Directed by Frank Capra Written by Julius J. Epstein and Philip G. Epstein from the play by Joseph Kesselring 1944/USA Warner Bros. Repeat viewing/Netflix rental I hate to say it but Cary Grant is way too frenetic for my tastes in this wacky comedy. ?The supporting players ... Read full article
Arsenic and Old Lace (1944)
By 4 Star Film Fan on Nov 15, 2013 From 4 Star FilmsDirected by Frank Capra and starring Cary Grant with a zany and strange supporting cast, this film adapted from a play is a?farcical? black?comedy. Grant is a drama critic who is just recently married and he is about to go on his?honeymoon.?However, he is horrified to learn that his two unassuming a... Read full article
Arsenic and Old Lace
By Irish Jayhawk on Oct 10, 2013 From Outspoken and FreckledMy definition of a perfectly spooky good time involves an October evening with a crisp Autumn atmosphere with the leaves rustling in yard as I cuddle up to my favorite classic films. My favorite October classic is Frank Capra's ARSENIC AND OLD LACE (1944). This film is a dark-as-ebony comedy replete... Read full article
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Quotes from
Jonathan Brewster: We come to him for help, and he tries to shake us down. Besides, he said I looked like Boris Karloff!
Jonathan Brewster: [to Dr. Einstein] This is the home of my youth... As a boy, I couldn't wait to escape from this house. Now, I'm glad to escape back into it.
Elaine Harper: But Mortimer, you're going to love me for my mind, too.
Mortimer Brewster: One thing at a time!
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Facts about
Alberta Gary, Joan Leslie, Juanita Stark and Vera Lewis are in studio records/casting call lists for this movie, but they did not appear or were not identifiable.
On stage, Boris Karloff played the monstrous Jonathan Brewster, Raymond Massey's film character, who, in eerie-looking screen makeup, resembled Karloff, which was a running gag throughout the picture. Because Karloff was still appearing in the Broadway play during the film's production, he was unable to do the picture.
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