Arsenic And Old Lace

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Brewing Laughter and Intrigue in Every Sip

Dark hilarity ensues as Mortimer discovers his sweet aunts’ hobby: lacing elderberry wine with arsenic! Add in a brother convinced he's Teddy Roosevelt, another on the run with a Boris Karloff lookalike, and madcap chaos spirals out of control.

Arsenic And Old Lace Trivia

What year did the film "Arsenic and Old Lace" premiere? (Expert)
#1: 1935
#2: 1944
#3: 1950
#4: 1960
Who directed the film "Arsenic and Old Lace"? (Genius)
#1: Alfred Hitchcock
#2: Orson Welles
#3: Frank Capra
#4: Billy Wilder
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Arsenic And Old Lace Fun Facts

The role of Aunt Abby Brewster in Arsenic and Old Lace was played by Josephine Hull, who had previously won a Pulitzer Prize for her performance in the stage play.
The film adaptation of Arsenic and Old Lace was filmed in 1941 but not released until 1944 to honor a contractual agreement with the Broadway play.

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