Arsenic and Old Lace
by Joseph Kesselring

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Readers generally find 'Arsenic and Old Lace' to be a hilarious and timeless comedy that entertains with its dark humor and quirky characters. Many appreciate the unique blend of absurdity and clever writing, making it a favorite among classic plays. However, there are some minor grievances regarding its dated elements and miscommunication about script formats.

Hilarious and timeless comedy Clever and dark humor Quirky characters Fun to read and perform Some elements feel dated.

Synopsis

The famous success produced by Lindsay and Crouse; a smash hit in New York and on the road.

We meet the charming and innocent ladies who populate their cellar with the remains of socially and religiously "acceptable" roomers; the antics of their brother who thinks he is Teddy Roosevelt; and the activities of the other brother – these require no further description or amplification here.

ARSENIC AND OLD LACE is a must for all nonprofessionals, a ready-made comedy hit.

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Publisher Josef Weinberger
Year 1998
Binding Paperback
Edition 3rd edition
Pages 104
Language English
ISBN-13 9780856761225
ISBN-10 0856761222

Arsenic and Old Lace is a American mystery play written by Joseph Kesselring and published by Josef Weinberger (1998).

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