They Knew What They Wanted

They Knew What They Wanted

"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!"

5.8 /10 11 votes
October 19, 1940 1h 36m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Garson Kanin
Writers Robert Ardrey, Sidney Howard
Studio RKO Radio Pictures
Rating 5.8/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Carole Lombard

Carole Lombard

Amy Peters

Charles Laughton

Charles Laughton

Tony Patucci

William Gargan

William Gargan

Joe

Harry Carey

Harry Carey

The Doctor

Frank Fay

Frank Fay

Father McKee

Joseph E. Bernard

Joseph E. Bernard

The R.F.D.

Janet Fox

Mildred

Lee Tung Foo

Lee Tung Foo

Ah Gee, the Cook

Karl Malden

Karl Malden

Red

Victor Kilian

Victor Kilian

The Photographer

Demetrius Alexis

Restaurant Customer (uncredited)

Ricca Allen

Ricca Allen

Mrs. Thing (uncredited)

Frequently Asked Questions

They Knew What They Wanted was released on October 19, 1940.

The runtime of They Knew What They Wanted is 1h 36m.

They Knew What They Wanted is a Drama, Romance movie.

They Knew What They Wanted has a rating of 5.8 out of 10 on TMDB.

They Knew What They Wanted is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

They Knew What They Wanted was directed by Garson Kanin.

The main cast of They Knew What They Wanted includes Carole Lombard, Charles Laughton, William Gargan.

They Knew What They Wanted is originally in English.