Review of The Shop Around the Corner (1940) by Sunil J — 14 May 2011

Cute but pretty outrageous. Probably one of Jimmy Stewart's lesser movies.

This review of The Shop Around the Corner (1940) was written by Sunil J on 14 May 2011.

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

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