Review of The Shop Around the Corner (1940) by Katie S — 28 Mar 2007

Lovely and disarming. jimmy stewart and margaret sullavan make a great couple.

This review of The Shop Around the Corner (1940) was written by Katie S on 28 Mar 2007.

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

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