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If I Had My Way
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If I Had My Way

1940-05-05 · 94 min · ★ 7.0

Comedy · Family

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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Directors
David Butler
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Bing CrosbyBing CrosbyBuzz Blackwell
Gloria JeanGloria JeanPatricia 'Pat' Johnson
Charles WinningerCharles WinningerJoe Johnson
El BrendelEl BrendelAxel Swensen
Allyn JoslynAllyn JoslynJarvis Johnson
Claire DoddClaire DoddBrenda Johnson
Moroni OlsenMoroni OlsenMr. Blair
Nana BryantNana BryantMarian Johnson
Donald WoodsDonald WoodsFred Johnson
Brandon HurstBrandon HurstHedges
Verna FeltonVerna FeltonMrs. DeLacey
Blanche RingBlanche Ring
Eddie LeonardEddie LeonardEddie Leonard
Trixie FriganzaTrixie FriganzaTrixie Friganza
Grace La RueGrace La Rue
Virginia BrissacVirginia BrissacMrs. Blair (uncredited)
Rod CameronRod CameronBridge Worker Slim (uncredited)
Bess FlowersBess FlowersNightclub Patron (uncredited)
Selmer JacksonSelmer JacksonMr. Melville (uncredited)
Janet WaldoJanet WaldoMiss Courtney (uncredited)

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