
If I Had My Way (1940)
Comedy, 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.
Director: David Butler
The 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

Blanche Ring
Herself

Eddie Leonard
Himself

Trixie Friganza
Herself

Grace La Rue
Herself

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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