Film

If I Had My Way

1940 · 1h 34m · Comedy · Family

YOU HAD YOUR WAY! Glorious Gloria Jean of "The Under-Pup" becomes a shining star - and a singsation - with the one and only Bing!

IMDb

6.0

Construction worker Buzz Blackwell becomes the guardian of 12-year-old Pat Johnson after one of his buddies, her father, is killed. Buzz and Pat, along with their chum Axel Swensen, head to New York to look for the girl's uncle. The trio soon unexpectedly become owners of a tired restaurant.

Bing Crosby

Buzz Blackwell

Gloria Jean

Patricia 'Pat' Johnson

Charles Winninger

Joe Johnson

El Brendel

Axel Swensen

Allyn Joslyn

Jarvis Johnson

Claire Dodd

Brenda Johnson

Moroni Olsen

Mr. Blair

Nana Bryant

Marian Johnson

Donald Woods

Fred Johnson

Brandon Hurst

Hedges

Verna Felton

Mrs. DeLacey

Blanche Ring

Blanche Ring

Eddie Leonard

Eddie Leonard

Trixie Friganza

Trixie Friganza

Grace La Rue

Grace La Rue

Virginia Brissac

Mrs. Blair (uncredited)

• David ButlerDirector · Story · Producer
• William M. ConselmanStory
• James V. KernStory
• George RobinsonDirector of Photography

Release date

May 5, 1940

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 34m

Rated

NR

Genres

Comedy, Family

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