If I Had My Way (1940)
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
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Bing Crosby as Buzz Blackwell |
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Gloria Jean as Patricia 'Pat' Johnson |
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Charles Winninger as Joe Johnson |
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El Brendel as Axel Swensen |
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Allyn Joslyn as Jarvis Johnson |
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Claire Dodd as Brenda Johnson |
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Moroni Olsen as Mr. Blair |
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Nana Bryant as Marian Johnson |
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Donald Woods as Fred Johnson |
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Brandon Hurst as Hedges |
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Verna Felton as Mrs. DeLacey |
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Blanche Ring as Blanche Ring |
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Eddie Leonard as Eddie Leonard |
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Trixie Friganza as Trixie Friganza |
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Grace La Rue as Grace La Rue |
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Virginia Brissac as Mrs. Blair (uncredited) |
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Rod Cameron as Bridge Worker Slim (uncredited) |
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Bess Flowers as Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
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Selmer Jackson as Mr. Melville (uncredited) |
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Janet Waldo as Miss Courtney (uncredited) |
| Directing | David Butler | Director |
| Camera | George Robinson | Director of Photography |
| Writing | David Butler | Story |
| Writing | William M. Conselman | Story |
| Writing | James V. Kern | Story |
| Production | David Butler | Producer |
| Sound | Charles Carroll | Sound Recordist |
