Review of The Fortune Cookie (1966) by Variety Staff for Variety — 14 Aug 2007

...another bittersweet comedy commentary on contemporary US mores.

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This review of The Fortune Cookie (1966) was written by Variety Staff and published by Variety on 14 Aug 2007.

The Fortune Cookie has generally received positive reviews.

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