Review of The Shop Around the Corner (1940) by Joshua K — 05 Apr 2010

Original "You've Got Mail"?Jimmy Stewart is awesome!

This review of The Shop Around the Corner (1940) was written by Joshua K on 05 Apr 2010.

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

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