They Knew What They Wanted
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They Knew What They Wanted is a 1940 film with Carole Lombard, Charles Laughton, William Gargan, Harry Carey, and Karl Malden (in his film debut), directed by Garson Kanin. It is based on a 1924 play by Sidney Howard.
Awards
- Best Supporting Actor (nomination) - William Gargan
- 1925 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Theatrical production
The play premiered at the Garrick Theatre on 24 November 1924 and closed in October 1925, after 192 performances.Musical adaptation
The play was the basis for the 1956 Broadway musical The Most Happy Fella with music, lyrics and book by Frank Loesser.External links
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