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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.

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Carole LombardAmy PetersCharles LaughtonTony PatucciWilliam GarganJoe
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Harry CareyThe Doctor
Frank FayFather McKee
Joseph E. BernardThe R.F.D.
Janet FoxMildred
Lee Tung FooAh Gee, the Cook
Karl MaldenRed
Victor KilianThe Photographer
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GENRES
DramaRomance
STATUSReleased
RATING
5.8

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