They Knew What They Wanted
1940 · 1h 36m · Drama, Romance · United States of America
"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.
Directed by
Garson KaninWritten by
Robert Ardrey6.0Smart score
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