Review of The Shop Around the Corner (1940) by Jason M — 07 Jun 2007

An absolute classic. Funny, touching. Not for people who need large explosions to stay awake during a movie.

This review of The Shop Around the Corner (1940) was written by Jason M on 07 Jun 2007.

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

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