Review of The Shop Around the Corner (1940) by Sue B — 14 Nov 2014

You could tell it was set in Hungary by the accents. Not.

This review of The Shop Around the Corner (1940) was written by Sue B on 14 Nov 2014.

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

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