Arsenic and Old Lace is a comedic tale of two, sweet, charming old maids living together... who kill people. Yes, theres the twist. The story begins as the young and lovestruck Mortimer Brewster (Cary Grant) and Elaine Harper (Priscilla Lane) quietly get married. They arrive at the house of Mortimer's dear old aunts, Abby (Josephine Hull) and Martha (Jean Adair). Things pick up when Mortimer discovers a dead body in the house and hears his aunts' perfectly calm explanation. More zany characters, including a man who thinks he's Teddy Roosevelt, send the plot into all sorts of twist and turns.
This movie was truly entertaining. The old comedy style was a bit strange at times but still very laughable. The acting quality was fine but what really give this movie its kick is how many things can wrong in such a short time frame. The writers did and excellent job of keeping things moving.
Even old movies can be funny and entertaining. I give Arsenic a 7/10.
Next up: My Neighbor Totoro
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