If I Had My Way_
"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.
Starring
Bing Crosby, Gloria Jean, Charles Winninger
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
If I Had My Way was released 86 years ago in 1940.
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 ...
If I Had My Way is a Comedy, Family film with a runtime of 1h 34m.
CAST (20)
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
BR
Blanche Ring
Herself
Eddie Leonard
Himself
Trixie Friganza
Herself
GL
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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What is If I Had My Way about?
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.
How long is If I Had My Way?
If I Had My Way has a runtime of 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Who stars in If I Had My Way?
The cast of If I Had My Way includes Bing Crosby, Gloria Jean, Charles Winninger, El Brendel, Allyn Joslyn.
What is the rating of If I Had My Way?
If I Had My Way has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 5 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Family
