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.
Critics Sentiment
Kralik reveals himself as pen pal with red carnation
Pepi prevents Hugo Matuschek from shooting himself after revelation
The film drops to its emotional nadir with Matuschek's suicide attempt, then steadily builds to its transcendent romantic conclusion.
Critics consistently praise this as a near-perfect romantic comedy that balances charm with genuine emotional depth. The film maintains high sentiment throughout, with particular acclaim for its supporting ensemble, Stewart and Sullavan's chemistry, and Lubitsch's masterful direction. The ending is universally celebrated as one of cinema's most satisfying romantic conclusions.
Full cast
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Margaret Sullavan
Klara Novak
James Stewart
Alfred Kralik
Frank Morgan
Hugo Matuschek
Joseph Schildkraut
Ferencz Vadas
Sara Haden
Flora
Felix Bressart
Pirovitch
William Tracy
Pepi Katona
Inez Courtney
Ilona
Sarah Edwards
Woman Customer
Edwin Maxwell
Doctor
Charles Halton
Detective
Charles Smith
Rudy
Charles Arnt
Policeman (uncredited)
Joan Blair
Customer (uncredited)
Mary Carr
Grandmother (uncredited)
Mabel Colcord
Aunt Anna (uncredited)
Claire Du Brey
Customer (uncredited)
William Edmunds
Waiter (uncredited)
Grace Hayle
Plump Woman (uncredited)
Mira McKinney
Customer (uncredited)
Crew
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