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The Shop Around the Corner (1940) From Pen Pals to Lovers (Without Knowing It)! 💌 Two co-workers (James Stewart and Margaret Sullavan) at a Budapest leather goods shop constantly bicker, unaware that they are also falling in love as anonymous pen pals. This heartwarming and charming romantic comedy is a timeless classic about finding love in unexpected places, and a precursor to You've Got Mail! #TheShopAroundTheCorner #JamesStewart #MargaretSullavan #ClassicFilm #RomanticComedy #OldHollywood #

🎬 Fact: The Shop Around the Corner (1940) Director Ernst Lubitsch insisted on rehearsing the entire film like a stage play before shooting. The cast performed every scene in sequence for days, allowing Lubitsch to refine timing and dialogue rhythm. This rehearsal process helped create the film’s famously tight, effortless comedic pacing. | Clips