Review of The Shop Around the Corner (1940) by Wildaly M — 30 Jan 2011

This one is a classic romance. But one of those really-good-can't-get-enough-of-them classics.

This review of The Shop Around the Corner (1940) was written by Wildaly M on 30 Jan 2011.

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

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