Where to watch They Knew What They Wanted (1940) in the UK
They Knew What They Wanted (1940) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 16 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
"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!"
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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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in They Knew What They Wanted.
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Carole LombardAmy Peters -
Charles LaughtonTony Patucci -
William GarganJoe -
Harry CareyThe Doctor -
Frank FayFather McKee -
Joseph E. BernardThe R.F.D. -
Janet FoxMildred
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Lee Tung FooAh Gee, the Cook
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