Monday Morning Maybe

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They Knew What They Wanted

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1940 | 96 min | Drama, Romance

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Aimed squarely at food lovers and people who like their stories with a little heart-flutter. Don't watch it hungry. Liked Guess Who's Coming to Dinner or Love Story? This is a good next one.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 36 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1940: an older pace and style.
  • Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Oscar.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $932K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 6K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Garson Kanin

  • Carole LombardAmy Peters
  • Charles LaughtonTony Patucci
  • William GarganJoe
  • Harry CareyThe Doctor
  • Frank FayFather McKee
  • Joseph E. BernardThe R.F.D.
  • Janet FoxMildred
  • Lee Tung FooAh Gee, the Cook
  • Karl MaldenRed
  • Victor KilianThe Photographer