IN THE GOOD OLD SUMMERTIME ('49) is a musical remake of THE SHOP AROUND THE CORNER ('40). As in the original, the climax comes during the Yuletide season, providing Judy Garland with the opportunity to sing a lovely song called "Merry Christmas." | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

🎬 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