Arsenic and Old Lace 1944
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SplatMortimer 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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All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Mortimer Brewster
as Elaine Harper Brewster
as Aunt Abby Brewster
as Aunt Martha Brewster
as Jonathan Brewster
as 'Teddy Roosevelt' Brewster
as Dr. Einstein
as Officer Patrick O'Hara
as Mr. Witherspoon
as Lt. Rooney
Director:
Writer:
Joseph Kesselring, Julius J. Epstein, Philip G. Epstein
Stars:
Cary Grant, Priscilla Lane, Josephine Hull, Jean Adair, Raymond Massey, John Alexander, Peter Lorre, Jack Carson, Edward Everett Horton, James Gleason,
Genres:
Comedy,Crime
Release Date:
1944 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
118 min
MMPA Rating:
NR
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Arsenic and Old Lace
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Mortimer Brewster
as Elaine Harper Brewster
as Aunt Abby Brewster
as Aunt Martha Brewster
as Jonathan Brewster
as 'Teddy Roosevelt' Brewster
as Dr. Einstein
as Officer Patrick O'Hara
as Mr. Witherspoon
as Lt. Rooney
as Reverend Harper
as Sergeant Brophy
as Taxi Cab Driver
as Officer Saunders
as Judge Cullman
as Dr. Gilchrist
as Reporter at Marriage License Office
as Gibbs
as Photographer at Marriage License Office (uncredited)
as Marriage License Clerk
as New York Pitcher (uncredited)
as Umpire (uncredited)
as Drummer at baseball game (uncredited)
as Young Man in Line (uncredited)
as Man in Phone Booth (uncredited)
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