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!"
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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Movie Details
- Original Title: They Knew What They Wanted
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Release Date: 1940-10-19
- Runtime: 96 minutes
- Rating: 5.773/10 (11 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: RKO Radio Pictures
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.5472
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Carole Lombard
as Amy Peters
Charles Laughton
as Tony Patucci
William Gargan
as Joe
Harry Carey
as The Doctor
Frank Fay
as Father McKee
Joseph E. Bernard
as The R.F.D.
Janet Fox
as Mildred
Lee Tung Foo
as Ah Gee, the Cook
Karl Malden
as Red
Victor Kilian
as The Photographer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is They Knew What They Wanted?▼
They Knew What They Wanted is a Drama, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 1940-10-19.
Who are the main actors in They Knew What They Wanted?▼
The main cast includes Carole Lombard, Charles Laughton, William Gargan, Harry Carey, Frank Fay, .
Where can I watch They Knew What They Wanted online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if They Knew What They Wanted is available.
Is They Knew What They Wanted based on a true story?▼
"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!"
What is the IMDb rating of They Knew What They Wanted?▼
They Knew What They Wanted has an IMDb rating of 5.773/10 based on 11 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of They Knew What They Wanted?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for They Knew What They Wanted?▼
The soundtrack was composed by RKO Radio Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was They Knew What They Wanted filmed?▼
They Knew What They Wanted was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is They Knew What They Wanted?▼
The total runtime of They Knew What They Wanted is 96 minutes.
Is They Knew What They Wanted suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to They Knew What They Wanted?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to They Knew What They Wanted.
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