If I Had My Way

1940

NR

1h 34m

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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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Writers

David Butler(story by)
James V. Kern(story by)
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Bing Crosby
Buzz Blackwell
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Gloria Jean
Patricia 'Pat' Johnson
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El Brendel
Axel Swensen
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Allyn Joslyn
Jarvis Johnson
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Claire Dodd
Brenda Johnson
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Moroni Olsen
Mr. Blair
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Nana Bryant
Marian Johnson
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Donald Woods
Fred Johnson
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Verna Felton
Mrs. DeLacey
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Virginia Brissac
Mrs. Blair (uncredited)
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Rod Cameron
Bridge Worker Slim (uncredited)
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Bess Flowers
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Directors

Writers

David Butler(story by)
James V. Kern(story by)

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Release date

May 5, 1940 (United States)

Country of origin

United States of America

Language

English

Production company

Universal Pictures

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