Arsenic and Old Lace
starring: Cary Grant, Josephine Hull, Jean Adair, Raymond Massey, Peter Lorre
directed by: Frank Capra
directed by: Frank Capra
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A man learns that his kindly old aunts and his sinister brother are all serial killers and tries to sort it out fast so he can go on his honeymoon.Studio: Warner Home VideoRelease Date: 08/22/2006Starring: Cary Grant Peter LorreRun time: 118 minutesRating: NrDirector: Frank Capra
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Frank Capra made this film in 1941 before he went off to make films for America's war effort, but it wasn't released until 1944. Adapted from the hit play by Joseph Kesselring, this frantic black comedy shows Capra at his best as a master of mood and timing. Actresses Josephine Hull and Jean Adair reprise their Broadway performances as two gentle old ladies who poison men with elderberry wine to put them out of their misery. Cary Grant plays one nephew, a normal guy who just gets wind of their little hobby and tries to get them to stop, while Raymond Massey plays another, a villain just escaped from jail. Capra encourages the cast, especially Grant, to give a somewhat more outsized performance than one might expect. But made during the war years as it was, this overstated comic approach to killing was probably cathartic. --Tom Keogh
A man learns that his kindly old aunts and his sinister brother are all serial killers and tries to sort it out fast so he can go on his honeymoon.Studio: Warner Home VideoRelease Date: 08/22/2006Starring: Cary Grant Peter LorreRun time: 118 minutesRating: NrDirector: Frank Capra
Amazon.com essential video:
Frank Capra made this film in 1941 before he went off to make films for America's war effort, but it wasn't released until 1944. Adapted from the hit play by Joseph Kesselring, this frantic black comedy shows Capra at his best as a master of mood and timing. Actresses Josephine Hull and Jean Adair reprise their Broadway performances as two gentle old ladies who poison men with elderberry wine to put them out of their misery. Cary Grant plays one nephew, a normal guy who just gets wind of their little hobby and tries to get them to stop, while Raymond Massey plays another, a villain just escaped from jail. Capra encourages the cast, especially Grant, to give a somewhat more outsized performance than one might expect. But made during the war years as it was, this overstated comic approach to killing was probably cathartic. --Tom Keogh
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- Classic Movie Arsenic and Old Lace.
I recently purchased this classic black and white movie starring Cary Grant, and I really liked it. I had seen it many times when I was younger but the last time I had seen it was several years ago late at night on some satellite channel. When I first watched this dvd I realized that the version I had always seen on T.V. had been edited. The difference between the dvd and T.V. version were that the introductory screen credits to the movie was a Halloween cartoon and there were several other scenes ... Read More
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- Old time Halloween goodness.
This is an oddball comedy supreme of Frank Capra proportions.Watch it if only for the zany homicidal aunts.If you love Harvey, you'll love this one!
Rating: - Fun Movie!
I love old movies, but this one is so much fun to watch!It has a great storyline and Cary Grant does an outstanding job of making it all believable. These were the good old days when folks were truly entertained and did not have to listen to a lot of four-letter words.
Rating: - "Quite Pixilating"
Cary Grant is perfect for this part.His erudite speech patterns add to the comedy in a macabre and hilarious manner.The two murderous old ladies' road to "somewhere" is certainly paved with "good intentions." The very best of intentions.Cary deals with one frustration after another and inability of all parties to communicate effectively with each other intensifies the entertainment.Add the complications of romance to the simmering cauldron and we wonder how it can all work out. It is a must-see ... Read More
Rating: - Arsenic & Old Lace dvd
Delightful Cary Grant movie, and sold at a great price. (I'd some some comparison shopping.) DVD was in excellent condition.
- Classic Movie Arsenic and Old Lace.I recently purchased this classic black and white movie starring Cary Grant, and I really liked it. I had seen it many times when I was younger but the last time I had seen it was several years ago late at night on some satellite channel. When I first watched this dvd I realized that the version I had always seen on T.V. had been edited. The difference between the dvd and T.V. version were that the introductory screen credits to the movie was a Halloween cartoon and there were several other scenes ... Read More
- Old time Halloween goodness.This is an oddball comedy supreme of Frank Capra proportions.Watch it if only for the zany homicidal aunts.If you love Harvey, you'll love this one!
- Fun Movie!I love old movies, but this one is so much fun to watch!It has a great storyline and Cary Grant does an outstanding job of making it all believable. These were the good old days when folks were truly entertained and did not have to listen to a lot of four-letter words.
- "Quite Pixilating"Cary Grant is perfect for this part.His erudite speech patterns add to the comedy in a macabre and hilarious manner.The two murderous old ladies' road to "somewhere" is certainly paved with "good intentions." The very best of intentions.Cary deals with one frustration after another and inability of all parties to communicate effectively with each other intensifies the entertainment.Add the complications of romance to the simmering cauldron and we wonder how it can all work out. It is a must-see ... Read More
- Arsenic & Old Lace dvdDelightful Cary Grant movie, and sold at a great price. (I'd some some comparison shopping.) DVD was in excellent condition.
