There is only one Liu Bieqian

Rebeca 2022-01-12 08:01:06

Elegance, wisdom and fluency should be the greatest feature of Liu Bieqian's movies. In the final analysis of this film, what I like most is the balance and excellence of the supporting roles, especially Pippi and the eyewear shop assistant. Pippi’s threats after he rescued the boss and the call to errands, etc. The most humorous thing is that the eyewear clerk tends to avoid the boss when he asks for sincere opinions from others.
Another highlight is Stewart's superb acting skills, deep into his bones, and calm and composed.

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  • Roscoe 2022-03-28 09:01:08

    The characters are sharper than the new version, the plot is smoother, and the comedy is very neat and ingenious. Pressing does not represent a direct cut-in technique is particularly clever.

  • Thelma 2022-03-21 09:02:46

    For the first time, I thought James Stewart was so handsome, so handsome, tall, thin and gentleman. The story is also sweet and full of laughter.

The Shop Around the Corner quotes

  • Alfred Kralik: There might be a lot we don't know about each other. You know, people seldom go to the trouble of scratching the surface of things to find the inner truth.

    Klara Novak (Miss Novak): Well I really wouldn't care to scratch your surface, Mr. Kralik, because I know exactly what I'd find. Instead of a heart, a hand-bag. Instead of a soul, a suitcase. And instead of an intellect, a cigarette lighter... which doesn't work.

  • Alfred Kralik: Flora, take a letter. Ah... To whom it may concern. Mr. Vadas has been in the employ of Matuschek & Company for the last two years, during which he has been very efficient as a stool pigeon, a troublemaker, and a rat.

    Ferenc Vadas: Now look here!

    Alfred Kralik: And if he doesn't clear out of here he's going to get a punch in the nose! Yours very truly, Alfred Kralik, Manager, Matuschek & Company.