Arsenic and Old Lace (film) Arsenic and Old Lace (film) Arsenic and Old Lace is a 1944 American dark comedy film directed by Frank Capra, starring Cary Grant, and based on Joseph Kesselring's play "Arsenic and Old Lace". The script adaptation was by Julius J. Epstein and Philip G. Epstein. Capra actually filmed the movie in 1941 because of star Cary Grant's availability, but it was not released until 1944, after the original stage version had finished its run on Broadway. The lead role of Mortimer Brewster was originally intended for Bob Hope, but he could not be released from his contract with Paramount Pictures.
Leather and Lace recorded the Nicks composition "Gold Dust Woman" for his 1978 duet album with Willie Nelson entitled "Waylon and Willie". "Leather and Lace" peaked at #11 on "Billboard"s country albums chart. AllMusic: "The outlaw movement had run its course by the time "Leather and Lace" was made, so Colter and Jennings were free to make their overdue duet album without having to prop up that particular facade. The result is an enjoyable half-hour of husband-and-wife music, comfortable as an old shoe." Leather and Lace Leather and Lace is a duet album by Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter, released on RCA Victor