Review of The Shop Around the Corner (1940) by Lizzy C — 12 Dec 2007

I'll never forgive the people responsible for ruining this brilliant film by turning it into an online love story. This film is BRILLIANT.

This review of The Shop Around the Corner (1940) was written by Lizzy C on 12 Dec 2007.

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

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