Review of The Shop Around the Corner (1940) by Thomas K — 24 Dec 2014

A beautiful, heartwarming film as well as a perennial Christmas treasure.

This review of The Shop Around the Corner (1940) was written by Thomas K on 24 Dec 2014.

The Shop Around the Corner has generally received very positive reviews.

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