Review of The Shop Around the Corner (1940) by Kris P — 28 Jul 2008

Cutesy, but kinda boring. I love Jimmy Stewart, but Margaret Sullivan gets on my nerves.

This review of The Shop Around the Corner (1940) was written by Kris P on 28 Jul 2008.

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

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