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Arsenic & Old Lace

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Cary Grant (Mortimer Brewster)

Synopsis:

The late great Cary Grant was in fine form for this great comedy. Mortimer Brewster is a self confessed bachelor, but one day finally gets married. He lives with his aunts whom on his wedding day finds out they poison down-and-outs to ease their suffering.

Points of Interest to Film Studies Students:

keep an eye out for the gravestone "here lies Archie Leach", this is Cary Grants real name.

Personal View:

One of my all-time favourites. The comedy is first rate, and Grants performance is excellent.

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