Review of The Shop Around the Corner (1940) by Kristen H — 12 Oct 2007

This is the original of You Got Mail. If you love that you have to see where it came from.

This review of The Shop Around the Corner (1940) was written by Kristen H on 12 Oct 2007.

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

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