If I Had My Way (1940)

7.0/10 94 min Comedy Family

Overview

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.

Cast

Bing Crosby

Buzz Blackwell

Gloria Jean

Patricia 'Pat' Johnson

Charles Winninger

Joe Johnson

El Brendel

Axel Swensen

Allyn Joslyn

Jarvis Johnson

Claire Dodd

Brenda Johnson

Moroni Olsen

Mr. Blair

Nana Bryant

Marian Johnson

Donald Woods

Fred Johnson

Brandon Hurst

Hedges

Verna Felton

Mrs. DeLacey

Eddie Leonard

Eddie Leonard

Trixie Friganza

Trixie Friganza

Virginia Brissac

Mrs. Blair (uncredited)

Rod Cameron

Bridge Worker Slim (uncredited)

Bess Flowers

Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Selmer Jackson

Mr. Melville (uncredited)

Janet Waldo

Miss Courtney (uncredited)

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