Review of The Fortune Cookie (1966) by Kurt Dahlke for Apollo Guide — 24 Jul 2001

Matthau is smooth, and a great physical comic.

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This review of The Fortune Cookie (1966) was written by Kurt Dahlke and published by Apollo Guide on 24 Jul 2001.

The Fortune Cookie has generally received positive reviews.

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