I am not sure whether I can add to the other reviewers here about the gem that is The Shop Around the Corner. It is beautiful, funny and touching and one of those perfect films really. It looks stunning, has deft direction from the great Ernst Lubitsch, has a truly sweet and romantic ending and has a beautifully-balanced script. I do agree to some extent the story is thin, but it is full of charm, wit and such that you actually ignore that, while the film is a good length and moves briskly.
The acting from the two leads are delightful. James Stewart is perfect as Alfred, this film and his performance deserves to be up there with his other great films/performances It's a Wonderful Life, Vertigo, Rear Window, Philadelphia Story, Anatomy of a Murder and Mr Smith Goes to Washington. Margaret Sullivan is the epitome of grace and warmth as Klara, and Frank Morgan provides impeccable support as Hugo.
All in all, a lovely little film as funny and moving as it is beautiful and charming. 10/10 Bethany Cox
The acting from the two leads are delightful. James Stewart is perfect as Alfred, this film and his performance deserves to be up there with his other great films/performances It's a Wonderful Life, Vertigo, Rear Window, Philadelphia Story, Anatomy of a Murder and Mr Smith Goes to Washington. Margaret Sullivan is the epitome of grace and warmth as Klara, and Frank Morgan provides impeccable support as Hugo.
All in all, a lovely little film as funny and moving as it is beautiful and charming. 10/10 Bethany Cox