Release CalendarTop 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsMovie NewsIndia Movie Spotlight
    What's on TV & StreamingTop 250 TV ShowsMost Popular TV ShowsBrowse TV Shows by GenreTV News
    What to WatchLatest TrailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb SpotlightIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsSTARmeter AwardsAwards CentralFestival CentralAll Events
    Born TodayMost Popular CelebsCelebrity News
    Help CenterContributor ZonePolls
For Industry Professionals
  • Language
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Watchlist
Sign In
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Use app
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
  • FAQ
IMDbPro

The Shop Around the Corner

  • 1940
  • Approved
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
40K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,734
1,715
James Stewart and Margaret Sullavan in The Shop Around the Corner (1940)
Trailer for The Shop Around The Corner
Play trailer4:15
2 Videos
83 Photos
Holiday RomanceRomantic ComedyWorkplace DramaComedyDramaRomance

Two employees at a gift shop can barely stand each other, without realizing that they are falling in love through the post as each other's anonymous pen pal.Two employees at a gift shop can barely stand each other, without realizing that they are falling in love through the post as each other's anonymous pen pal.Two employees at a gift shop can barely stand each other, without realizing that they are falling in love through the post as each other's anonymous pen pal.

  • Director
    • Ernst Lubitsch
  • Writers
    • Samson Raphaelson
    • Miklós László
    • Ben Hecht
  • Stars
    • Margaret Sullavan
    • James Stewart
    • Frank Morgan
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    8.0/10
    40K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,734
    1,715
    • Director
      • Ernst Lubitsch
    • Writers
      • Samson Raphaelson
      • Miklós László
      • Ben Hecht
    • Stars
      • Margaret Sullavan
      • James Stewart
      • Frank Morgan
    • 212User reviews
    • 65Critic reviews
    • 96Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins

    Videos2

    The Shop Around The Corner
    Trailer 4:15
    The Shop Around The Corner
    The Shop Around The Corner
    Trailer 4:05
    The Shop Around The Corner
    The Shop Around The Corner
    Trailer 4:05
    The Shop Around The Corner

    Photos83

    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    + 77
    View Poster

    Top cast25

    Edit
    Margaret Sullavan
    Margaret Sullavan
    • Klara Novak
    James Stewart
    James Stewart
    • Alfred Kralik
    Frank Morgan
    Frank Morgan
    • Hugo Matuschek
    Joseph Schildkraut
    Joseph Schildkraut
    • Ferencz Vadas
    Sara Haden
    Sara Haden
    • Flora
    Felix Bressart
    Felix Bressart
    • Pirovitch
    William Tracy
    William Tracy
    • Pepi Katona
    Inez Courtney
    Inez Courtney
    • Ilona
    Sarah Edwards
    Sarah Edwards
    • Woman Customer
    Edwin Maxwell
    Edwin Maxwell
    • Doctor
    Charles Halton
    Charles Halton
    • Detective
    Charles Smith
    Charles Smith
    • Rudy
    Charles Arnt
    Charles Arnt
    • Policeman
    • (uncredited)
    Joan Blair
    • Customer Recognizing Matuschek
    • (uncredited)
    Mary Carr
    Mary Carr
    • Grandmother
    • (uncredited)
    Mabel Colcord
    Mabel Colcord
    • Aunt Anna
    • (uncredited)
    Claire Du Brey
    Claire Du Brey
    • Customer
    • (uncredited)
    William Edmunds
    • Waiter
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Ernst Lubitsch
    • Writers
      • Samson Raphaelson
      • Miklós László
      • Ben Hecht
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    More like this

    The Philadelphia Story
    7.8
    The Philadelphia Story
    His Girl Friday
    7.8
    His Girl Friday
    Christmas in Connecticut
    7.3
    Christmas in Connecticut
    Bringing Up Baby
    7.8
    Bringing Up Baby
    To Be or Not to Be
    8.1
    To Be or Not to Be
    Ninotchka
    7.8
    Ninotchka
    Trouble in Paradise
    7.9
    Trouble in Paradise
    You Can't Take It with You
    7.8
    You Can't Take It with You
    The Bishop's Wife
    7.6
    The Bishop's Wife
    The Shop Around the Corner
    The Shop Around the Corner
    Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
    8.1
    Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
    Harvey
    7.9
    Harvey

    Storyline

    Edit

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      Even though Margaret Sullavan was infamous for her quick temper and disdainful attitude towards Hollywood, James Stewart counted working with her as one of the great joys of his professional career. And because he knew her personally, he was more equipped than most of the cast and crew members to deal with her frequent and volatile emotional outbursts.
    • Goofs
      When Klara is wrapping the wallet for her mystery boyfriend, Alfred comes into the room, and she stops to talk. However, when they both leave the room, she picks up the package and it's completely wrapped.
    • Quotes

      Doctor: Pardon me Mr. Katona? Precisely what position do you hold with Matuschek and Company?

      Pepi Katona: Well, I would describe myself as a contact man. I keep contact between Matuschek and Company and the customers... on a bicycle.

      Doctor: You mean, an errand boy?

      Pepi Katona: Doctor, did I call you a pill-peddler?

    • Crazy credits
      Opening Card: This is the story of Matuschek and Company - of Mr. Matuschek and the people who work for him. It is just around the corner from Andrassy Street - on Balta Strreet, in Budapest, Hungary.
    • Alternate versions
      Has been broadcast in a colorized version.
    • Connections
      Featured in 100 Years of Comedy (1997)
    • Soundtracks
      Ochi Tchornya (Dark Eyes)
      (uncredited)
      Traditional Russian folk song
      Played by the cigarette case and later by the string quartet at the cafe

    User reviews212

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    8/10

    Charming

    Sweet romantic drama/comedy about Stewart and Sullavan writing love letters to each other without either one knowing who the other is. Naturally, they work together and can't stand each other. You can guess the rest. It's beautifully acted by the entire cast (especially Sullavan, Stewart and Frank Morgan), has a witty, intelligent script and looks absolutely stunning. It takes place in Budapest and was shot in Hollywood, but I found myself believing I was seeing Budapest! Everything looks so perfect and dream-like. A one of a kind film. Don't miss it!
    • preppy-3
    • Dec 26, 2000
    • Permalink

    Top picks

    Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations
    Sign in

    Everything New on Max in December

    Everything New on Max in December

    Looking for something different to add to your Watchlist? Take a peek at what movies and TV shows are coming to streaming this month.
    See the list
    Poster
    List

    FAQ19

    • How long is The Shop Around the Corner?Powered by Alexa
    • In what year or era is this Movie set? Was it considered a modern movie in its day?

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • January 12, 1940 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El bazar de las sorpresas
    • Filming locations
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    Edit
    • Gross worldwide
      • $42,219
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    Edit
    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

    Related news

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    James Stewart and Margaret Sullavan in The Shop Around the Corner (1940)
    Top Gap
    By what name was The Shop Around the Corner (1940) officially released in India in Hindi?
    Answer
    • See more gaps
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb app
    Sign in for more accessSign in for more access
    Follow IMDb on social
    Get the IMDb app
    For Android and iOS
    Get the IMDb app
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • License IMDb Data
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Your Ads Privacy Choices
    IMDb, an Amazon company

    © 1990-2024 by IMDb.com, Inc.