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They Knew What They Wanted (1940)
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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Garson Kanin
Writing:
- Sidney Howard
- Robert Ardrey
Stars:
Release Date: 1940-10-19
5.4/10
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- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 96
Ah Gee, the Cook
Waitress (uncredited)
Joe
Amy Peters
The Doctor
Tony's Pal at Table (uncredited)
New Hired Hand (uncredited)
Tony Patucci
The Photographer
The R.F.D.
Red
Tony's Pal at Table (uncredited)
Father McKee
Proprietor of Italian Restaurant (uncredited)
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