If I Had My Way
“YOU HAD YOUR WAY! Glorious Gloria Jean of "The Under-Pup" becomes a shining star - and a singsation - with the one and only Bing!”
Synopsis
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.
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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)
Rod Cameron
Bridge Worker Slim (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 5, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Butler
- Screenplay & Story
- David Butler, William M. Conselman, James V. Kern
- Original Title
- If I Had My Way
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Butler
David Butler, William M. Conselman, James V. Kern
George Robinson
David Butler
Department Leadership Roster
David Butler
Director
George Robinson
Director of Photography
David Butler
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About If I Had My Way
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What is If I Had My Way about?
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.
Who directed If I Had My Way?
If I Had My Way was directed by David Butler.
Who stars in If I Had My Way?
The principal cast of If I Had My Way includes Bing Crosby, Gloria Jean, Charles Winninger, El Brendel, Allyn Joslyn.
When was If I Had My Way released and how long is it?
If I Had My Way was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for If I Had My Way?
If I Had My Way holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).