They Knew What They Wanted (1940)

10/19/1940 (US) • 1h 36m

Drama, Romance

"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!"

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Carole Lombard

Amy Peters

Charles Laughton

Tony Patucci

Harry Carey

The Doctor

Frank Fay

Father McKee

Janet Fox

Mildred

Lee Tung Foo

Ah Gee, the Cook


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

california

san francisco, california

pregnancy

ranch

restaurant

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