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‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ From 1944: Frank Capra’s Black Comedy

A dark comedy has lead Cary Grant discovering more about his family than he ever wanted to know.
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‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ From 1944: Frank Capra’s Black Comedy
(L–R) Aunt Martha Brewster (Jean Adair), Aunt Abby Brewster (Josephine Hull), and Mortimer Brewster (Cary Grant), in “Arsenic and Old Lace.” Warner Bros.
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NR | 1 h 58 mins | Comedy, Romance | 1944

Frank Capra is famous for making heartwarming dramas about the little guy who confronts an ogre in his fight for common decency, kindness, and justice. While there always is an occasional humorous moment, his films are primarily very serious because they deal with difficult topics. One exception to this rule, however, is “Arsenic and Old Lace” from 1944.

Tiffany Brannan
Tiffany Brannan
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Tiffany Brannan is a 23-year-old opera singer, Hollywood historian, vintage fashion enthusiast, and journalist. Her classic film journey started in 2016 when she and her sister started the Pure Entertainment Preservation Society to reform the arts by reinstating the Motion Picture Production Code. Tiffany launched Cinballera Entertainment in June 2023 to produce original performances which combine opera, ballet, and old films in historic SoCal venues. Having written for The Epoch Times since 2019, she became the host of a YouTube channel, The Epoch Insights, in June 2024.
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