The Shop Around the Corner (1940) movie poster

The Shop Around the Corner (1940)

"EVERY GIRL OR FELLOW WHO EVER KEPT A “BLIND DATE”"
ThumbScore
👍 89%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 98% (RT: 99%, MC: 96) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyDramaRomance

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Director
Ernst Lubitsch
Runtime
1h 39m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
8.1/10 (818 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
99%
Metacritic
96
Cast
Margaret Sullavan as Klara Novak
James Stewart as Alfred Kralik
Frank Morgan as Hugo Matuschek
Joseph Schildkraut as Ferencz Vadas
Sara Haden as Flora
Felix Bressart as Pirovitch
William Tracy as Pepi Katona
Inez Courtney as Ilona
Yes. 89% of real audiences liked it based on 818 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 98%.
Overview
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. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for The Shop Around the Corner was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • During production of The Shop Around the Corner, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
Audience Consensus

The Shop Around the Corner is a 1940 comedy, drama, romance film directed by Ernst Lubitsch. 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. The film has been rated by 818 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, The Shop Around the Corner delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Shop Around the Corner (1940) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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