Movie

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!”

★ 7.0(7)19401h 34m

Comedy Family

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Good to know

Director: David Butler
Release date: 1940-05-05
Runtime: 1h 34m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures

About If I Had My Way

If I Had My Way is a 1940 movie in the Comedy and Family genres, directed by David Butler, starring Bing Crosby, Gloria Jean and Charles Winninger. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 7 viewers. Below you can see where to watch If I Had My Way in Switzerland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Blanche Ring

Themes & keywords

nightclubmusicalorphanvaudevillevaudeville actgreedy relative

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch If I Had My Way in Switzerland?+

If I Had My Way is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Switzerland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is If I Had My Way on Netflix?+

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How long is If I Had My Way?+

If I Had My Way has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

Who stars in If I Had My Way?+

If I Had My Way stars Bing Crosby, Gloria Jean, Charles Winninger, El Brendel and Allyn Joslyn.

When did If I Had My Way come out?+

If I Had My Way is a 1940 movie directed by David Butler.

What genre is If I Had My Way?+

If I Had My Way is Comedy and Family film.

Who directed If I Had My Way?+

If I Had My Way was directed by David Butler.