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.
Lace (miniseries) UK import. Both "Lace" and "Lace II" were released on DVD through the Warner Archive Collection in 2010, but "Lace II" was discontinued a few months later. "Lace" was followed by a two-part sequel, "Lace II", which aired on ABC from May 5–6, 1985. The principal cast was identical to "Lace", with two exceptions: Deborah Raffin replaces Bess Armstrong in the role of Judy Hale, and Michael Fitzpatrick replaced Simon Chandler as Nick Cliffe. The plot of "Lace II" involves Lili's search for the identity of her father. It used the marketing line "Which one of you bastards is my