She Loves Me

She Loves Me

Year: 1979

Runtime: 105 mins

Language: English

Director: Michael Simpson

RomanceComedyMusic

BBC production of the 1963 Broadway musical which was based on Ernst Lubitsch’s 1940 film “The Shop Around The Corner.”

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1

Georg Nowack joins Maraczek's Parfumerie

Georg Nowack begins his job at Maraczek's Parfumerie, joining his colleagues Ladislav Sipos, Steven Kodaly, Ilona Ritter, and Arpad Laszlo under Mr. Maraczek. The shop becomes the central setting where daily routines and interactions unfold. The events take place in 1934.

1934 Maraczek's Parfumerie
2

Amalia Balash arrives to apply for a position

Amalia Balash arrives at the shop seeking employment. Mr. Maraczek initially denies her, then relents after seeing how she handles a difficult customer. This moment marks Amalia's entry into the store and sets up the central connection with Georg.

1934 Maraczek's Parfumerie
3

Georg continues writing letters to women

Georg Nowack continues writing letters to various women, unaware that the woman he is addressing is Amalia Balash. He maintains the romantic correspondence without realizing Amalia's true identity. This growing misunderstanding drives the film's emotional tension.

1934 Maraczek's Parfumerie
4

Georg asks Amalia out in a letter

Georg writes a letter to Amalia asking her to meet for a date, hoping to win her over. He remains unaware that she is the recipient, which sets up a fateful personal encounter. The letter acts as a catalyst for their future interactions.

1934 Maraczek's Parfumerie
5

Georg meets Amalia and falters emotionally

That evening, Georg goes to see Amalia but is shocked to discover that the woman he has been writing to is Amalia Balash. He becomes extremely nervous, and Amalia misreads his visit as an attempt to ruin her night. He leaves feeling unsettled by the unexpected confrontation.

Evening, 1934 Maraczek's Parfumerie
6

Morning visit and a costly lie

The next day, Georg visits Amalia in the morning and lies about having seen the man she was supposed to meet. He tells her the man was too nervous to meet and wants to meet on Christmas Eve. Meanwhile, Georg tries to run the shop and please Amalia at the same time.

Next day, morning (1934) Amalia Balash's home
7

Georg runs the shop as Maraczek recovers

Mr. Maraczek suffers a suicide attempt and is hospitalized, leaving Georg temporarily in charge of the shop. Arpad Laszlo volunteers to help with operations, expanding the team and providing support. The store's leadership shifts as Georg handles responsibilities and tensions rise.

During recovery, 1934 Maraczek's Parfumerie
8

Laszlo joins and changes the shop's dynamics

Arpad Laszlo joins the shop to assist with the workload, altering the dynamic among colleagues. The daily routine continues with the new arrangement, while personal feelings and office politics begin to intersect more visibly. The atmosphere evolves as everyone adapts to the changes.

During recovery, 1934 Maraczek's Parfumerie
9

Christmas Eve: Georg's revelation

On Christmas Eve, Georg finally reveals to Amalia that he is the anonymous letter-writer who has been courting her. The confession reframes their relationship and resolves the earlier misunderstandings that defined their interactions. Their bond shifts toward a clearer romantic path.

Christmas Eve, 1934 Maraczek's Parfumerie
10

Georg and Amalia fall in love

Following the confession, Georg and Amalia acknowledge their growing feelings and decide to pursue a genuine relationship. The two embrace the romance that began as correspondence and turned real through the Christmas Eve revelation. The story closes on a hopeful note for their future together.

Christmas Eve / Post-revelation, 1934 Maraczek's Parfumerie

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