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They Knew What They Wanted
They Knew What They Wanted
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They Knew What They Wanted

1940
Directed byGarson Kanin
1h 36m

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.

CAST
Carole LombardAmy PetersCharles LaughtonTony PatucciWilliam GarganJoe
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DETAILS
GENRES
DramaRomance
STATUSReleased
PRODUCTION
RKO Radio Pictures
RATING
6.0

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