If I Had My Way (1940)
YOU HAD YOUR WAY! Glorious Gloria Jean of "The Under-Pup" becomes a shining star - and a singsation - with the one and only Bing!
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.
Director: David Butler
Genre: Comedy, Family
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: May 5, 1940
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- David Butler (Story)
- William M. Conselman (Story)
- James V. Kern (Story)
Cinematography: George Robinson
Production: Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
nightclub, musical, orphan, vaudeville, vaudeville act, greedy relative
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- If I Had My Way stars Bing Crosby, Gloria Jean, Charles Winninger, El Brendel, Allyn Joslyn, Claire Dodd.
- How long is If I Had My Way?
- If I Had My Way has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is If I Had My Way?
- If I Had My Way is a Comedy, Family film.
- Where was If I Had My Way produced?
- If I Had My Way was produced in United States of America.