The Shop Around the Corner (1940)

The Shop Around the Corner-- simple plot, simple dialogue, lovely film.
[[ASIN:B00006FDCV The Shop Around the Corner]] James Stewart and Margaret Sullavan are able role models for Van Johnson and Judy Garland (In the Good Old Summertime) and Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan (You've Got Mail). For an Ernst Lubitsch fan this is a must-- a gentle film with a simple but clever plot and a touch of fantasy. If you're hooked on violence, tough language, or special effects-- find another film; for such a one, this is not a five-star film.

The Shop Around The Corner
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This Ernst Lubitsch film is a gem. Its charm stems from every aspect of the production. The acting is excellent, as is the dialogue, directing, photography. Under the guise of a clever plot we see the profound humanity shine through the subtle wit of Lubitsch and the starring roles played exquisitely by Jimmy Stewart, Margaret Sullavan, Frank Morgan and Joseph Schildkraut. In short: A Great Film.

Cute, Funny, Charmming
If you are a Jimmy Stewart fan, this is a great movie that captures his charm and interaction with others.