If I Had My Way (film)

If I Had My Way
Theatrical re-release poster, 1946
Directed byDavid Butler
Written by
Story byDavid Butler
Produced byDavid Butler
Starring
CinematographyGeorge Robinson
Edited byIrene Morra
Music byCharles Previn
Production
company
Distributed byUniversal Pictures
Release date
  • May 5, 1940 (1940-05-05) (USA)
Running time
93 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
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.