If I Had My Way (film)
| If I Had My Way | |
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Theatrical re-release poster, 1946 | |
| Directed by | David Butler |
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| Story by | David Butler |
| Produced by | David Butler |
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| Cinematography | George Robinson |
| Edited by | Irene Morra |
| Music by | Charles Previn |
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| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $700,000 |
If I Had My Way is a 1940 musical comedy film directed by David Butler and starring Bing Crosby and Gloria Jean. Based on a story by David Butler, the film is about a construction worker who takes charge of the daughter of a friend killed in an accident.
Filming took place in Hollywood between February and April 1940. This was another independent production for Crosby outside his Paramount contract and he took a financial interest in it. The film had its New York premiere at the Rivoli Theater on May 5, 1940.