Frank Capra's 1944 classic "Arsenic and Old Lace" is a true "Black Comedy" classic. It contains all the elements need to make a black comedy work. Unlike other types of comedy Capra uses the symbiotic bond of tragedy and comedy to make this remarkable funny film. Capra's use of characterization allows us to bond closely to the players and brings up strong emotional ties which are imperative to the films success. Because Arsenic and Old Lace …showed first 75 words of 721 total…

…showed last 75 words of 721 total…people saw this film in the lens of 1944 standards apposed to the way we see in today in the 2004 lens. Over all the film is brilliant, it funny and quick witted chalked full of one liner and bits that keep entertaining though out the whole picture. Bibliography 1.<Tab/>Gehring D. Wes, American Dark Comedy: Beyond Satire Pg (22) 2.<Tab/> Gehring D. Wes, American Dark Comedy: Beyond Satire Pg (22)