MTDb โบ Best of โบ 1940 โบ The Shop Around the Corner
The Shop Around the Corner (1940)
โถ Trailer, images & where to streamOverview
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.
Cast
James Stewartas Alfred Kralik
Margaret Sullavanas Klara Novak
Frank Morganas Hugo Matuschek
Joseph Schildkrautas Ferencz Vadas
Sara Hadenas Flora
Felix Bressartas Pirovitch
William Tracyas Pepi Katona
Inez Courtneyas Ilona
Sarah Edwardsas Woman Customer
Edwin Maxwellas Doctor
Charles Haltonas Detective
Charles Smithas Rudy
Charles Arntas Policeman (uncredited)
Joan Blairas Customer (uncredited)
Facts
| Release date | January 12, 1940 |
| Runtime | 99 min (1h 39m) โ shorter as the 1940 average of 113 min |
| Genres | Comedy, Romance, Drama |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $500,000 |
| IMDb | tt0033045 |
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Questions
How long is The Shop Around the Corner?
The Shop Around the Corner runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Is The Shop Around the Corner worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8.1/10 across 865 votes, which places it #2 of 8 films released in 1940 in this index (top 88%) and #36 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Shop Around the Corner?
The Shop Around the Corner was directed by Ernst Lubitsch. Other well-rated titles by the same director: To Be or Not to Be (1942).
Who stars in The Shop Around the Corner?
James Stewart as Alfred Kralik; Margaret Sullavan as Klara Novak; Frank Morgan as Hugo Matuschek; Joseph Schildkraut as Ferencz Vadas; Sara Haden as Flora; Felix Bressart as Pirovitch.
What is The Shop Around the Corner rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Shop Around the Corner?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/100790.