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Joy of Living

Do what you want to do, when you want to do it-that's Irene's motto-and it's SWELL FUN TO PLAY FOOLISH with her!

Joy of Living

1938-05-06
  • Comedy
  • , Romance
  • , Music
1 hour 31 minutes

Falling in love with the voice of Broadway chanteuse Margaret Garret, cocksure young tycoon Daniel Brewster decides to rescue the star from her hectic lifestyle of frenzied fans and mooching relatives. When Margaret has her ardent suitor arrested, the judge appoints her as Daniel's probation officer, forcing the duo to spend time together. As Daniel teaches Margaret to let her hair down and enjoy life, she begins to fall for her fun-loving admirer.

Tay GarnettDirector
Allan ScottScreenplay
Gene TowneScreenplay
C. Graham BakerScreenplay
Dorothy FieldsStory
Herbert FieldsStory

Top Billed Cast

Irene Dunne

Irene Dunne

Margaret 'Maggie' Garret

Douglas Fairbanks Jr.

Douglas Fairbanks Jr.

Daniel 'Dan' Brewster

Alice Brady

Alice Brady

Minerva Garrett

Guy Kibbee

Guy Kibbee

Dennis

Jean Dixon

Jean Dixon

Harrison

Eric Blore

Eric Blore

Potter

Lucille Ball

Lucille Ball

Salina Garret Pine

Warren Hymer

Warren Hymer

Mike

Billy Gilbert

Billy Gilbert

Cafe Owner

Frank Milan

Bert Pine

Dorothy Steiner

Dotsy Pine

Estelle Steiner

Betsy Pine

Phyllis Kennedy

Phyllis Kennedy

Marie

Franklin Pangborn

Franklin Pangborn

Orchestra Leader

James Burke

James Burke

Mac

John Qualen

John Qualen

Oswego

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