Review of The Shop Around the Corner (1940) by Kailey P — 08 Jun 2006

Jimmy Stewart is so great in this movie..... I love it.

This review of The Shop Around the Corner (1940) was written by Kailey P on 08 Jun 2006.

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

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By Brandon K (542) on 02 Jul 2013

This film inspired You've Got Mail, can't beat the original. It is a classic holiday romance of two pen pals. The story is timeless…

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