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If I Had My Way

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!

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: If I Had My Way
  • Genres: Comedy, Family
  • Release Date: 1940-05-05
  • Runtime: 94 minutes
  • Rating: 6.4/10 (5 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Universal Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.805
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Bing Crosby

Bing Crosby

as Buzz Blackwell

Gloria Jean

Gloria Jean

as Patricia 'Pat' Johnson

Charles Winninger

Charles Winninger

as Joe Johnson

El Brendel

El Brendel

as Axel Swensen

Allyn Joslyn

Allyn Joslyn

as Jarvis Johnson

Claire Dodd

Claire Dodd

as Brenda Johnson

Moroni Olsen

Moroni Olsen

as Mr. Blair

Nana Bryant

Nana Bryant

as Marian Johnson

Donald Woods

Donald Woods

as Fred Johnson

Brandon Hurst

Brandon Hurst

as Hedges

Gallery

Movie scene

External Links

Keywords

nightclubmusicalorphanvaudevillevaudeville actgreedy relative

Frequently Asked Questions

What is If I Had My Way?

If I Had My Way is a Comedy, Family movie directed by . It was released on 1940-05-05.

Who are the main actors in If I Had My Way?

The main cast includes Bing Crosby, Gloria Jean, Charles Winninger, El Brendel, Allyn Joslyn, .

Where can I watch If I Had My Way online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if If I Had My Way is available.

Is If I Had My Way based on a true story?

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

What is the IMDb rating of If I Had My Way?

If I Had My Way has an IMDb rating of 6.4/10 based on 5 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of If I Had My Way?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for If I Had My Way?

The soundtrack was composed by Universal Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was If I Had My Way filmed?

If I Had My Way was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is If I Had My Way?

The total runtime of If I Had My Way is 94 minutes.

Is If I Had My Way suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to If I Had My Way?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to If I Had My Way.

Does If I Had My Way have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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