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Arsenic and Old Lace

"Arsenic and Old Lace" is a classic dark comedy film released in 1944, directed by Frank Capra. The movie follows a man who discovers that his two elderly aunts are serial killers. Chaos ensues as he tries to deal with the situation while also dealing with his brother, who believes he is Teddy Roosevelt. The film stars Cary Grant and is based on the Broadway play of the same name by Joseph Kesselring.

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Cary Grant

Mortimer Brewster
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Peter Lorre

Dr. Einstein
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Edward Everett Horton

Mr. Witherspoon
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Priscilla Lane

Elaine Harper Brewster
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Josephine Hull

Aunt Abby Brewster
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Jean Adair

Aunt Martha Brewster
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Raymond Massey

Jonathan Brewster
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John Alexander

'Teddy Roosevelt' Brewster
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Jack Carson

Officer Patrick O'Hara
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James Gleason

Lt. Rooney
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Grant Mitchell

Reverend Harper
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Edward McNamara

Sergeant Brophy
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Garry Owen

Taxi Cab Driver
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John Ridgely

Officer Saunders
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Vaughan Glaser

Judge Cullman
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Chester Clute

Dr. Gilchrist
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Charles Lane

Reporter at Marriage License Office
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Hank Mann

Photographer at Marriage License Office (uncredited)
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Spencer Charters

Marriage License Clerk
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Sol Gorss

New York Pitcher (uncredited)
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Lee Phelps

Umpire (uncredited)
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Raymond Walburn

Drummer at baseball game (uncredited)
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Spec O'Donnell

Young Man in Line (uncredited)
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Leo White

Man in Phone Booth (uncredited)
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