Review of The Shop Around the Corner (1940) by Mari O — 06 Dec 2007

Original and moving, a nowadays seldom-seen love story with lovely supporting characters, irreplaceable Lubitsch...

This review of The Shop Around the Corner (1940) was written by Mari O on 06 Dec 2007.

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

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