Review of The Shop Around the Corner (1940) by Steven B — 01 Feb 2010

In Lubitsch's hands, a trifle becomes transcendent. Even minor characters shimmer with truth. Beautiful stuff.

This review of The Shop Around the Corner (1940) was written by Steven B on 01 Feb 2010.

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

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