If you loved The Front Page, try The Fortune Cookie

A bridge between a film you've already seen and one most people haven't. Here's what they share, and what the second one does that the first one doesn't.

What they share

Both films are directed by Billy Wilder, and they sit in Comedy territory. If that's the register that drew you to The Front Page, the second film will land in a comparable space — through a different lens.

What The Fortune Cookie is

Billy Wilder does not stint on the cynicism here. A cameraman gets hurt at a football game and his lawyer sees a path to riches, encouraging a fabricated lawsuit. Cue the arrival of an ex-wife, lured by the scent of money. It's a bit much, but mostly works.

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