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"Arsenic and Old Lace" is a classic comedy-crime thriller directed by Frank Capra, released in 1942. The film stars Raymond Massey, Cary Grant, Jack Carson, and Priscilla Lane. Set in Brooklyn, the story follows Mortimer Brewster (played by Cary Grant), a drama critic who discovers his aunts, played by Josephine Hull and Jean Adair, are serial killers who poison lonely old men with arsenic-laced elderberry wine. Chaos ensues as Mortimer tries to keep their murderous secret hidden while dealing with his eccentric family and his own romantic entanglements. As the plot unfolds, Mortimer's long-lost brother Jonathan (Raymond Massey), a criminal with a face like Boris Karloff, returns home with his accomplice Dr. Einstein (Peter Lorre). Together, they add to the hilarity and mayhem, leading to a series of comical misunderstandings and near misses. With its witty dialogue, zany characters, and fast-paced action, "Arsenic and Old Lace" remains a beloved classic that continues to entertain audiences with its blend of dark humor and madcap antics.
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