
They Knew What They Wanted
Drama · Romance
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.
Top Cast


Carole Lombard
Carole Lombard
Amy Peters
Carole Lombard
Amy Peters


Charles Laughton
Charles Laughton
Tony Patucci
Charles Laughton
Tony Patucci


William Gargan
William Gargan
Joe
William Gargan
Joe


Harry Carey
Harry Carey
The Doctor
Harry Carey
The Doctor


Frank Fay
Frank Fay
Father McKee
Frank Fay
Father McKee


Joseph E. Bernard
Joseph E. Bernard
The R.F.D.
Joseph E. Bernard
The R.F.D.
Janet Fox
Janet Fox
Mildred
Janet Fox
Mildred


Lee Tung Foo
Lee Tung Foo
Ah Gee, the Cook
Lee Tung Foo
Ah Gee, the Cook


Karl Malden
Karl Malden
Red
Karl Malden
Red


Victor Kilian
Victor Kilian
The Photographer
Victor Kilian
The Photographer
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