If I Had My Way
Seen it?1940 | 94 min | Comedy, Family
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Great for music lovers and anyone who wants a laugh. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Bright and bouncy, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1940: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.
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 it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$5K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Butler
- Bing CrosbyBuzz Blackwell
- Gloria JeanPatricia 'Pat' Johnson
- Charles WinningerJoe Johnson
- El BrendelAxel Swensen
- Allyn JoslynJarvis Johnson
- Claire DoddBrenda Johnson
- Moroni OlsenMr. Blair
- Nana BryantMarian Johnson
- Donald WoodsFred Johnson
- Brandon HurstHedges