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The Shop Around the Corner

The Shop Around the Corner (1940)★ 8.2/10

Approved · US · 99 min · January 10, 1940

  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance

Directed by: Ernst Lubitsch

Written by: Samson Raphaelson, Miklós László, Ben Hecht

Kralik and Klara clash at work, unaware they’re pen pals. Fired before meeting her, he learns her identity and later plans to win her over.

Directed by

Ernst Lubitsch

Written by

Samson RaphaelsonMiklós LászlóBen Hecht

Cast & crew

Margaret SullavanKlara NovakJames StewartAlfred KralikFrank MorganHugo MatuschekJoseph SchildkrautFerencz VadasSara HadenFloraFelix BressartPirovitchWilliam TracyPepi KatonaInez CourtneyIlonaSarah EdwardsWoman CustomerEdwin MaxwellDoctorCharles HaltonDetectiveCharles SmithRudyCharles ArntPoliceman (uncredited)Joan BlairCustomer Recognizing Matuschek (uncredited)Mary CarrGrandmother (uncredited)Mabel ColcordAunt Anna (uncredited)Claire Du BreyCustomer (uncredited)William EdmundsWaiter (uncredited)Grace HaylePlump Woman (uncredited)Ernst LubitschDirector - in Trailer (uncredited)Mira McKinneyCustomer (uncredited)Sol MurgiRestaurant Patron (uncredited)Renie RianoCustomer (uncredited)Gertrude SimpsonCustomer (uncredited)Ruth WarrenCustomer (uncredited)