The Shop Around the Corner
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 Shop Around the Corner is a 1940 romantic comedy about two gift shop employees who unknowingly fall in love through anonymous pen pal letters while clashing in person. This classic film explores the charm of mistaken identity and budding romance set against a Budapest shop during the holiday season.
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In cinemas
Theatrical release in United States
Wide release in United States · Rated NR
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The Shop Around the Corner — frequently asked
When was The Shop Around the Corner released?
The film was released on January 12, 1940.
What is the plot about?
Two coworkers at a gift shop who can barely tolerate each other discover they are actually pen pals falling in love through secret correspondence, leading to romantic complications when their true identities are revealed.
Where can I watch The Shop Around the Corner?
As a 1940 film in the public domain, The Shop Around the Corner is available on various streaming platforms and classic film collections, though availability varies by region and service.
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