Review of The Fortune Cookie (1966) by Jacquelyn S — 27 Jun 2007

I love the chemistry of Walter Mathau and Jack Lemmon.

This review of The Fortune Cookie (1966) was written by Jacquelyn S on 27 Jun 2007.

The Fortune Cookie has generally received positive reviews.

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