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The stage play is called "Arsenic and Old Lace." Written by Joseph Kesselring, it premiered in 1941 and is a dark comedy about two elderly sisters who murder lonely old men as an act of charity. Their nephew, Mortimer, discovers their secret and tries to prevent further chaos, leading to a series of comedic and absurd events. The play has become a classic, celebrated for its blend of humor and the macabre.

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