
Arsenic and Old Lace
Arsenic and Old Lace
Release: 1944-09-01·Runtime: 118m·★ 7.6
ComedyCrime
Mortimer Brewster, a newspaper drama critic, playwright, and author known for his diatribes against marriage, suddenly falls in love and gets married; but when he makes a quick trip home to tell his two maiden aunts, he finds out his aunts' hobby - killing lonely old men and burying them in the cellar!
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Grant Mitchellas Reverend Harper
Edward McNamaraas Sergeant Brophy
Lee Phelpsas Umpire (uncredited)
Leo Whiteas Man in Phone Booth (uncredited)
Cary Grantas Mortimer Brewster
Josephine Hullas Aunt Abby Brewster
Garry Owenas Taxi Cab Driver
Vaughan Glaseras Judge Cullman
Edward McWadeas Gibbs
Raymond Walburnas Drummer at baseball game (uncredited)
Spec O'Donnellas Young Man in Line (uncredited)
Jack Carsonas Officer Patrick O'Hara
James Gleasonas Lt. Rooney
John Ridgelyas Officer Saunders
Spencer Chartersas Marriage License Clerk
Jean Adairas Aunt Martha Brewster
Raymond Masseyas Jonathan Brewster
John Alexanderas 'Teddy Roosevelt' Brewster
Peter Lorreas Dr. Einstein
Chester Cluteas Dr. Gilchrist
Charles Laneas Reporter at Marriage License Office
Hank Mannas Photographer at Marriage License Office (uncredited)
Priscilla Laneas Elaine Harper Brewster
Edward Everett Hortonas Mr. WitherspoonCrew
" />Jack L. WarnerProducer
" />Byron HaskinSpecial Effects
" />Julius J. EpsteinScreenplay
" />Philip G. EpsteinScreenplay
" />Daniel MandellEditor
" />Orry-KellyCostume Design
" />Robert BurksSpecial Effects
" />Hugo FriedhoferOrchestrator
" />Max SteinerOriginal Music Composer
" />Frank CapraDirector, Producer