Review of The Shop Around the Corner (1940) by Ruth U — 01 Nov 2007

Its the old romantic in me...i can't help it.

This review of The Shop Around the Corner (1940) was written by Ruth U on 01 Nov 2007.

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

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