They Knew What They Wanted

They Knew What They Wanted

Movie 1940-10-19 1h 36m Drama Romance
★ 6.0 / 10 · 12 votes

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.

Status
Released
Studio
RKO Radio Pictures
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Director
Garson Kanin
Cast
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 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 Demetrius Alexis Restaurant Customer (uncredited) Ricca Allen Ricca Allen Mrs. Thing (uncredited)
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Awards

Nominated for 1 Academy Award

Academy Awards 1 nominated

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