They Knew What They Wanted
They Knew What They Wanted Author: Sidney Howard
First Performance: 1924, New York
Published: 1925
Genre: Com. in 3 acts
Setting: Tony's living room, Napa Valley vineyard, California, 1920s
Cast: 9m, 4f
Tony is a prosperous Italian-born winegrower in need of a wife. He has fallen in love with Amy, a San Francisco waitress, and wooed her by letter. Concerned that he is too old and unattractive, he has sent her a photo of Joe, his handsome young assistant. So when Amy arrives at the house, she mistakenly unburdens her longing for security to Joe. Tony is brought in injured from a car crash, and she is disappointed in her bridegroom and furious at his deception. But she decides to stay. At the wedding that evening, Tony gradually wins Amy over with his love and kindness. Resolving to be a good wife, she prepares...
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