Review of The Shop Around the Corner (1940) by Floyd L — 06 Oct 2007

A Christmas Classic, one that gets better with age and has been remade but never duplicated.

This review of The Shop Around the Corner (1940) was written by Floyd L on 06 Oct 2007.

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

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