They Knew What They Wanted(1940)
"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!"
They Knew What They Wanted Synopsis
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.
They Knew What They Wanted (1940) is a drama and romance film directed by Garson Kanin, released on October 19, 1940 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Carole Lombard, Charles Laughton, William Gargan and Harry Carey. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Garson Kanin
- Writers:
- Robert Ardrey, Sidney Howard
- Producers:
- Erich Pommer
- Cinematographer:
- Harry Stradling Sr.
- Composer:
- Alfred Newman
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
They Knew What They Wanted Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Janet Fox
as Mildred
Lee Tung Foo
as Ah Gee, the Cook
Karl Malden
as Red
Victor Kilian
as The Photographer
- Demetrius Alexis
Demetrius Alexis
as Restaurant Customer (uncredited)
Ricca Allen
as Mrs. Thing (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Garson Kanin, written by Robert Ardrey and Sidney Howard, produced by Erich Pommer.
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They Knew What They Wanted Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 12 ratings.
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They Knew What They Wanted – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in They Knew What They Wanted?
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The main cast of They Knew What They Wanted (1940) includes Carole Lombard, Charles Laughton, William Gargan, Harry Carey and Frank Fay. The film was directed by Garson Kanin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was They Knew What They Wanted released?
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They Knew What They Wanted was released on October 19, 1940 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is They Knew What They Wanted worth watching?
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They Knew What They Wanted (1940) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.