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If I Had My Way

7.019401h 34mNRMovieComedyFamily

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.

DirectorDavid Butler
WritersDavid Butler·William M. Conselman
ProducerDavid Butler

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Cast · Directed by David Butler

BCBing Crosby
Bing Crosby
Buzz Blackwell
GJGloria Jean
Gloria Jean
Patricia 'Pat' Johnson
CWCharles Winninger
Charles Winninger
Joe Johnson
EBEl Brendel
El Brendel
Axel Swensen
AJAllyn Joslyn
Allyn Joslyn
Jarvis Johnson
CDClaire Dodd
Claire Dodd
Brenda Johnson
MOMoroni Olsen
Moroni Olsen
Mr. Blair
NBNana Bryant
Nana Bryant
Marian Johnson
DWDonald Woods
Donald Woods
Fred Johnson
BHBrandon Hurst
Brandon Hurst
Hedges
VFVerna Felton
Verna Felton
Mrs. DeLacey
BR
Blanche Ring
Blanche Ring

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