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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:comedy
gptkb:play
gptkb:film
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gptkbp:adapted_into
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gptkb:film
for television
the original stage play
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gptkbp:based_on
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play by Joseph Kesselring
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gptkbp:box_office
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$4 million
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gptkbp:character
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gptkb:Teddy_Brewster
gptkb:Mortimer_Brewster
gptkb:Dr._Einstein
gptkb:Jonathan_Brewster
gptkb:Abby_Brewster
Martha Brewster
Mr. Witherspoon
Officer Brophy
Officer Klein
The Reverend Dr. Harper
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gptkbp:cinematography_by
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gptkb:Sol_Polito
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gptkbp:color
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black-and-white
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:critical_reception
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positive
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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cult classic
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gptkbp:directed_by
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gptkb:Frank_Capra
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gptkbp:director
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gptkb:Frank_Capra
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gptkbp:edited_by
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gptkb:William_A._Ziegler
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gptkbp:features
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two elderly sisters
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gptkbp:film_editing
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gptkb:1944
gptkb:1944_film
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gptkbp:film_festival
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gptkb:Academy_Awards
gptkb:Golden_Globe_Award
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gptkbp:follows
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gptkb:Mortimer_Brewster
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:mystery
gptkb:comedy
dark comedy
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gptkbp:has_been_restored
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gptkb:multiple_times
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gptkbp:has_cultural_impact
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on American theater
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gptkbp:has_influenced
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other works of fiction
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gptkbp:has_merchandise
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related products
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gptkbp:has_won
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gptkb:award
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gptkbp:home_media_release
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gptkb:DVD
gptkb:Blu-ray
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Arsenic and Old Lace
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:Vaudeville
gptkb:theater
farce
dark comedy
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gptkbp:inspired_by
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real-life events
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gptkbp:involves
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murder and insanity
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gptkbp:is_available_on
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gptkb:streaming_platforms
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gptkbp:is_considered
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a classic
a dark comedy classic
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gptkbp:is_known_for
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its humor
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gptkbp:is_notable_for
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its witty dialogue
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gptkbp:is_popular_among
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theatergoers
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gptkbp:is_set_in
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early 20th century
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gptkbp:is_studied_in
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in theater courses
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gptkbp:language
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English
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gptkbp:music_by
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gptkb:Dimitri_Tiomkin
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gptkbp:notable_character
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gptkb:Teddy_Brewster
gptkb:Abby_Brewster
Martha Brewster
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gptkbp:notable_quote
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“ You know, I’m not a bad guy. I’m just a little misunderstood.”
“ Insanity runs in my family. It practically gallops.”
“ I’m not a madman, I’m a genius!”
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gptkbp:number_of_acts
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two
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gptkbp:original_language
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English
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gptkbp:parodied_in
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in various media
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gptkbp:performed_in
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worldwide
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gptkbp:plot_twist
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unexpected revelations
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gptkbp:premiered_on
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1941
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gptkbp:production_company
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gptkb:Columbia_Pictures
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gptkbp:release_country
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:release_date
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gptkb:1944
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gptkbp:remake
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gptkb:none
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gptkbp:runtime
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118 minutes
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gptkbp:screenplay_by
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gptkb:Jasper_Johns
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gptkbp:set_in
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gptkb:Brooklyn,_New_York
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gptkbp:setting
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gptkb:Brooklyn,_New_York
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gptkbp:starring
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gptkb:Raymond_Massey
gptkb:Cary_Grant
gptkb:Jean_Adair
gptkb:Priscilla_Lane
gptkb:Josephine_Hull
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gptkbp:themes
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gptkb:murder
gptkb:deception
gptkb:family
mental illness
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gptkbp:translated_into
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into multiple languages
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gptkbp:written_by
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gptkb:Joseph_Kesselring
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Cary_Grant
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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