Review of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966) by Nathaniel D — 15 Jun 2007

Ah, Zero Mostel is a man with a million faces.

This review of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966) was written by Nathaniel D on 15 Jun 2007.

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum has generally received positive reviews.

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