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Feature film — 1940

If I Had My Way (1940)

7.01h 34mComedy — 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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A high-signal pick with 7 votes.

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Director: David Butler

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Cast & crew

Bing Crosby as Buzz Blackwell

Bing Crosby

Buzz Blackwell

Gloria Jean as Patricia 'Pat' Johnson

Gloria Jean

Patricia 'Pat' Johnson

Charles Winninger as Joe Johnson

Charles Winninger

Joe Johnson

El Brendel as Axel Swensen

El Brendel

Axel Swensen

Allyn Joslyn as Jarvis Johnson

Allyn Joslyn

Jarvis Johnson

Claire Dodd as Brenda Johnson

Claire Dodd

Brenda Johnson

Moroni Olsen as Mr. Blair

Moroni Olsen

Mr. Blair

Nana Bryant as Marian Johnson

Nana Bryant

Marian Johnson

Donald Woods as Fred Johnson

Donald Woods

Fred Johnson

Brandon Hurst as Hedges

Brandon Hurst

Hedges

Verna Felton as Mrs. DeLacey

Verna Felton

Mrs. DeLacey

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Blanche Ring

Blanche Ring

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