Review of The Shop Around the Corner (1940) by Amy M — 22 Jul 2007

This is the movie that inspired You've Got Mail, and Jimmy Stewart is my all time favorite actor.

This review of The Shop Around the Corner (1940) was written by Amy M on 22 Jul 2007.

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

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