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They Knew What They Wanted

NR19401h 36mGarson Kanin
IMDb 6.0
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""I won't Do it! Joe...you and me...we can't. It'd be too awful-on account of Tony. I've got to marry Tony...just as soon as he gets well!""

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.

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What is They Knew What They Wanted (1940) about?

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.

Who stars in They Knew What They Wanted?

They Knew What They Wanted stars Carole Lombard (Amy Peters), Charles Laughton (Tony Patucci), William Gargan (Joe), Harry Carey (The Doctor), Frank Fay (Father McKee). The film was directed by Garson Kanin.

How long is They Knew What They Wanted?

They Knew What They Wanted has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1940. It is rated NR.

Is They Knew What They Wanted worth watching?

They Knew What They Wanted holds an IMDb rating of 6.0/10. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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