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Title:They Knew What They Wanted


Date: 1940
Type: Romantic drama
Rating: 3 Stars 3/5
Colour: Black and White
Director: Garson Kanin
Producer: Erich Pommer

Comment
Charles Laughton in California corresponds with Carole Lombard in New York and then invites her to marry him, but sends him a photo of his nforeman William Gargan. She moves to his vineyard, but Charles Laughton has an accident and she then gets pregnant by William Gargan. They all then have to deal with the situation. Worth watching for Carole Lombard and a film from the period dealing with such issues.

Actors

Charles LaughtonCharles Laughton
Carole LombardCarole Lombard
William GarganWilliam Gargan
Karl MaldenKarl Malden

Oscars

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They Knew What They Wanted