Arsenic and Old Lace

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Fade to Chat: Golden Age Cinema

Marty Jencius

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Journey with us through classic Hollywood—from the late 1920s talkies through the vibrant studio era and into the mid-1960s cinematic twilight. Every episode, we spotlight one iconic film, exploring its historical context, standout dialogue, and what delights or frustrates us today. Whether you’re deep into film history or just discovering the magic of classic cinema, join us as we chat through each frame, celebrate the golden age, and maybe even challenge it a bit.

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Arsenic and Old Lace

Fade to Chat: Golden Age Cinema

35 minutes 15 seconds

1 month ago

Arsenic and Old Lace

Cindy and Marty do their first FTC episode on the Frank Capra classic (1944) "Arsenic and Old Lace"

• Year: 1944 (shot late 1941; broad release held until 1944)

• Runtime: 118 minutes; Studio: Warner Bros.

• Director: Frank Capra; Writers: Julius & PhilipEpstein (from Joseph Kesselring’s play)

• Music: Max Steiner; Cinematography: Sol Polito; Editing:Daniel Mandell

• Release: New York premiere Sept 1, 1944; U.S. release Sept23, 1944

• Setting: Halloween in Brooklyn (Brewster family home)

Key cast:

• Cary Grant — Mortimer Brewster

• Priscilla Lane — Elaine Harper

• Raymond Massey — Jonathan Brewster (a Karloff look‑alikegag)

• Peter Lorre — Dr. Herman Einstein

• Josephine Hull — Abby Brewster; Jean Adair — MarthaBrewster; John Alexander — “Teddy Roosevelt” Brewster

• Jack Carson — Officer O’Hara; Edward Everett Horton — Mr.Witherspoon; James Gleason — Lt. Rooney

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