Review of The Shop Around the Corner (1940) by Philip H — 16 Jun 2007

Such a young Jimmy Stewart, such a charming movie... a Lubitsch classic!

This review of The Shop Around the Corner (1940) was written by Philip H on 16 Jun 2007.

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

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