They Knew What They Wanted

Directed by Garson Kanin
Not Rated
1940    1h 36mDrama, Romance
6.036%6.0
While courting a young woman by mail, a rich farmer sends a photograph of his foreman instead of his own, which leads to complications when she accepts his marriage proposal.

Where to Watch They Knew What They Wanted

  • Carole LombardAmy Peters
  • Charles LaughtonTony Patucci
  • William GarganJoe
  • Harry CareyThe Doctor
  • Frank FayFather McKee
  • Joseph E. BernardThe R.F.D.
  • Janet FoxMildred
  • Lee Tung FooAh Gee, the Cook
  • Karl MaldenRed
  • Victor KilianThe Photographer
  • Demetrius AlexisRestaurant Customer (uncredited)
  • Ricca AllenMrs. Thing (uncredited)
  • Effie AndersonNurse (uncredited)
  • Bobby BarberTony's Pal at Table (uncredited)
  • Marie BlakeWaitress (uncredited)
  • Tom EwellNew Hired Hand (uncredited)
  • Antonio FilauriCustomer (uncredited)
  • Millicent GreenWaitress (uncredited)
  • Bobby HaleRestaurant Customer (uncredited)
  • Paul Le PereHired Hand (uncredited)

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