Arsenic and Old Lace 1944

Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader: The timing is abysmal throughout, turning fast pace into numbing frenzy. Read more

New York Times: Good macabre fun. Read more

Geoff Andrew, Time Out: Dusty but gentle entertainment. Read more

Variety Staff, Variety: Despite the fact that picture runs 118 minutes, Frank Capra has expanded on the original play [by Joseph Kesselring] to a sufficient extent to maintain a steady, consistent pace. Read more