One of the most popular fictional cases of poisoning occurs in the movie Arsenic and Old Lace, based on a play by this playwright.
- David Mamet
- David Auburn
- Joseph Kesselring
- Edward Albee
Answer
The correct answer is C) Joseph Kesselring.
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