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The Shop Around the Corner

  • 1940
  • Approved
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
45K
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James Stewart and Margaret Sullavan in The Shop Around the Corner (1940)
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Holiday RomanceRomantic ComedyWorkplace DramaComedyDramaRomance

Two employees at a gift shop can barely stand each other, without realizing that they are falling in love through the post as each other's anonymous pen pal.Two employees at a gift shop can barely stand each other, without realizing that they are falling in love through the post as each other's anonymous pen pal.Two employees at a gift shop can barely stand each other, without realizing that they are falling in love through the post as each other's anonymous pen pal.

  • Director
    • Ernst Lubitsch
  • Writers
    • Samson Raphaelson
    • Miklós László
    • Ben Hecht
  • Stars
    • Margaret Sullavan
    • James Stewart
    • Frank Morgan
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    8.0/10
    45K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ernst Lubitsch
    • Writers
      • Samson Raphaelson
      • Miklós László
      • Ben Hecht
    • Stars
      • Margaret Sullavan
      • James Stewart
      • Frank Morgan
    • 232User reviews
    • 69Critic reviews
    • 96Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 7 wins total

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    Top Cast25

    Margaret Sullavan
    Margaret Sullavan
    • Klara Novak
    James Stewart
    James Stewart
    • Alfred Kralik
    Frank Morgan
    Frank Morgan
    • Hugo Matuschek
    Joseph Schildkraut
    Joseph Schildkraut
    • Ferencz Vadas
    Sara Haden
    Sara Haden
    • Flora
    Felix Bressart
    Felix Bressart
    • Pirovitch
    William Tracy
    William Tracy
    • Pepi Katona
    Inez Courtney
    Inez Courtney
    • Ilona
    Sarah Edwards
    Sarah Edwards
    • Woman Customer
    Edwin Maxwell
    Edwin Maxwell
    • Doctor
    Charles Halton
    Charles Halton
    • Detective
    Charles Smith
    Charles Smith
    • Rudy
    Charles Arnt
    Charles Arnt
    • Policeman
    • (uncredited)
    Joan Blair
    • Customer Recognizing Matuschek
    • (uncredited)
    Mary Carr
    Mary Carr
    • Grandmother
    • (uncredited)
    Mabel Colcord
    Mabel Colcord
    • Aunt Anna
    • (uncredited)
    Claire Du Brey
    Claire Du Brey
    • Customer
    • (uncredited)
    William Edmunds
    • Waiter
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Ernst Lubitsch
    • Writers
      • Samson Raphaelson
      • Miklós László
      • Ben Hecht
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews232

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    Summary

    Reviewers say 'The Shop Around the Corner' Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Curabitur pretium tincidunt lacus.

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Even though Margaret Sullavan was infamous for her quick temper and disdainful attitude towards Hollywood, James Stewart counted working with her as one of the great joys of his professional career. And because he knew her personally, he was more equipped than most of the cast and crew members to deal with her frequent and volatile emotional outbursts.
    • Goofs
      When Klara is wrapping the wallet for her mystery boyfriend, Alfred comes into the room, and she stops to talk. However, when they both leave the room, she picks up the package and it's completely wrapped.
    • Quotes
      • Doctor: Pardon me Mr. Katona? Precisely what position do you hold with Matuschek and Company?
      • Pepi Katona: Well, I would describe myself as a contact man. I keep contact between Matuschek and Company and the customers... on a bicycle.
      • Doctor: You mean, an errand boy?
      • Pepi Katona: Doctor, did I call you a pill-peddler?
    • Crazy credits
      Opening Card: This is the story of Matuschek and Company - of Mr. Matuschek and the people who work for him. It is just around the corner from Andrassy Street - on Balta Strreet, in Budapest, Hungary.
    • Alternate versions
      Has been broadcast in a colorized version.
    • Connections
      Featured in MGM/UA Home Video Laserdisc Sampler (1990)
    • Soundtracks
      Ochi Tchornya (Dark Eyes)
      (uncredited)
      Traditional Russian folk song
      Played by the cigarette case and later by the string quartet at the cafe

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    Details

    • Release date
      • January 12, 1940 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El bazar de las sorpresas
    • Filming locations
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Loew's
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    Box office

    • Gross worldwide
      • $43,960
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 39m(99 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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