Arsenic and Old Lace

Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) - 81.5 Points
Chuckles 45, Laughs 20, Belly Laughs 13
Notes: I had never heard of this movie before but I saw it on more than one list of top comedies and I reluctantly watched it, preparing to crucify it but... THIS IS A FUNNY MOVIE! A weird, fascinating, funny black and white film. I've never seen a Cary Grant movie before and I really enjoyed it though it did start a little slow  for me. This film features funny lines like, "when you make up your mind, you lose your head" and "he wouldn't have died of pneumonia if I hadn't shot him" or "insanity doesn't run in my family. It practically gallops!" Of note is Peter Lorre playing Dr. Einstein. I recognized an animated version of Peter Lorre from Bugs Bunny's/Looney Toon Cartoons. Good stuff! Would I watch it again? Yes. This was a happy surprise for me.  
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