imagine having a secret pen pal and them turning out to be jimmy stewart i would Die on the spot
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Directed by Ernst Lubitsch
The Shop Around the Corner
An acclaimed, moving comedy.
Comedy
Drama
Romance
1940
1h 39m
Two employees at a gift shop can barely stand one another, without realising that they are falling in love through the post as each other's anonymous pen pal.
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6What people say
“How much is that belt in the window, the one that says $2.95?”“$2.95......”
TAKE ME OUT OF MY ENVELOPE AND KISS ME 😭
Common questions
What is The Shop Around the Corner about?+
The story follows two bickering employees at a Budapest gift shop who are unaware that they are secretly each other's romantic pen pals.
Who directed The Shop Around the Corner?+
It was directed by Ernst Lubitsch, a pioneering German-American director known for his sophisticated comedies and the celebrated 'Lubitsch touch'.
Is The Shop Around the Corner a holiday film?+
While the narrative unfolds over several months, the film's climax occurs during the Christmas season, making it a seasonal favorite for many viewers.
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