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1944 · 1h 58m · Comedy · Crime
TMDB 7.6/10 (1,058 votes)
Mortimer Brewster, a newspaper drama critic, playwright, and author known for his diatribes against marriage, suddenly falls in love and gets married; but when he makes a quick trip home to tell his two maiden aunts, he finds out his aunts' hobby - killing lonely old men and burying them in the cellar!
Directed by Frank Capra
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Cary Grantas Mortimer Brewster
Priscilla Laneas Elaine Harper Brewster
Josephine Hullas Aunt Abby Brewster
Jean Adairas Aunt Martha Brewster
Raymond Masseyas Jonathan Brewster
John Alexanderas 'Teddy Roosevelt' Brewster
Peter Lorreas Dr. Einstein
Jack Carsonas Officer Patrick O'Hara
Edward Everett Hortonas Mr. Witherspoon
James Gleasonas Lt. Rooney
Grant Mitchellas Reverend Harper
Edward McNamaraas Sergeant Brophy
Garry Owenas Taxi Cab Driver
John Ridgelyas Officer Saunders