If I Had My Way
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“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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Bing Crosby
Buzz Blackwell
Known for
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad
White Christmas
Juliane Elting
Himself
Gloria Jean
Patricia 'Pat' Johnson
Known for
The Ladies Man
Charles Winninger
Joe Johnson
Known for
The Sun Shines Bright
Destry Rides Again
El Brendel
Axel Swensen
Known for
Wings
The Big Trail
Allyn Joslyn
Jarvis Johnson
Known for
Only Angels Have Wings
Heaven Can Wait
Claire Dodd
Brenda Johnson
Known for
Footlight Parade
Moroni Olsen
Mr. Blair
Known for
Notorious
Mildred Pierce
Nana Bryant
Marian Johnson
Known for
Harvey
The Reluctant Dragon
Donald Woods
Fred Johnson
Known for
The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms
13 Ghosts
Brandon Hurst
Hedges
Known for
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
The Man Who Laughs
Verna Felton
Mrs. DeLacey
Known for
Cinderella
Sleeping Beauty
David Butler Director · James V. Kern Story William M. Conselman Story
United States release May 5, 1940 · Produced in United States
Production
Universal Pictures
Production · Studio
United States
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Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United States · May 5, 1940
Theatrical · New York City premiere, Rivoli Theater
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