If I Had My Way
1940, English. Directed by David Butler.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- David ButlerDirector
- Bing CrosbyBuzz Blackwell
- Gloria JeanPatricia 'Pat' Johnson
- Charles WinningerJoe Johnson
- El BrendelAxel Swensen
- Allyn JoslynJarvis Johnson
- Claire DoddBrenda Johnson
- Moroni OlsenMr. Blair
- Nana BryantMarian Johnson
- Donald WoodsFred Johnson
- Brandon HurstHedges
- Verna FeltonMrs. DeLacey
- Blanche RingBlanche Ring
Details
- Released
- 5 May 1940
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- David Butler, William M. Conselman, James V. Kern
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If I Had My Way: quick answers
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How long is If I Had My Way?
If I Had My Way runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does If I Had My Way have a post-credits scene?
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If I Had My Way parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
If I Had My Way is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is If I Had My Way on?
If I Had My Way isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 May 1940. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like If I Had My Way?
If you liked If I Had My Way, try Curly Top, Mixtape, Ramona and Beezus.
Who directed If I Had My Way?
If I Had My Way (1940) was directed by David Butler and stars Bing Crosby, Gloria Jean, Charles Winninger.