Cary Grant and Priscilla Lane
The hilarious Arsenic and Old Lace is one of those movies that’s “laugh out loud” funny. It’s one of the best casts ever assembled, with each star “playing off” of one another beautifully. I honestly can’t say enough good things about it, so I generally simply tell people…
- It’s one of the most hilarious films ever made.
- It’ll make you realize just what a comedic genius Cary Grant was.
- If you’ve never seen it, please SEE IT!
- If you have seen it….. well…. see it again!
The cast includes Cary Grant, Priscilla Lane, Josephine Hull, Jean Adair, Raymond Massey, Edward Everett Horton, Peter Lorre, Jack Carson, and James Alexander (in the hilarious role of Teddy Roosevelt… you have to see it to truly appreciate this one!)
Josephine Hull and Jean Adair in Arsenic and Old Lace
PLOT: Cary Grant is Mortimer, a successful author of books on the futility of marriage. He risks his career and reputation as an expert when he decides to marry the beautiful Elaine (Priscilla Lane). Things go from bad to worse when he learns (on his wedding day no less!) that his beloved aunts (Josephine Hull and Jean Adair) murder men in their own home! The great thing is, they believe they’re doing a good thing and they are so adorable and hilarious you kind of lean toward their side.
Adding to the GREAT fun is Mortimer’s uncle, “Teddy Roosevelt,” played deliciously by James Alexander. As you may have guessed, he believes he is, indeed, Teddy Roosevelt.
The cast is extraordinary, the writing hilarious, and the entire film an absolute joy.
You can find Arsenic and Old Lace on dvd (Amazon link) or watch on Prime Video! It’s honestly one of the funniest movies ever made.
Cary Grant and Priscilla Lane