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.
Limerick lace an attempt to revive the practice. In 2014, the Limerick Archives published a comprehensive history on Limerick lace called "Amazing Lace", written by Dr Matthew Potter and edited by Jacqui Hayes. Hybrid - a conference and a series of exhibitions dedicated to Limerick lace were held in 2016. It was a collaboration between Limerick Archives and Limerick School of Art and Design. Limerick lace Limerick lace is a specific class of lace originating in Limerick, Ireland, which was later produced throughout the country. It evolved from the invention of a machine which made net in 1808. Until John Heathcoat invented