Overview

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 Lombard, Charles Laughton, William Gargan, Harry Carey, Frank Fay, Joseph E. Bernard, Janet Fox, Lee Tung Foo

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What is "They Knew What They Wanted" about?

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.

When was "They Knew What They Wanted" released?

They Knew What They Wanted was released in 1940.

Who stars in "They Knew What They Wanted"?

The cast includes Carole Lombard, Charles Laughton, William Gargan, Harry Carey.

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