Joy of Living (1938)

  • NR
  • 05/06/1938 (US)
  • Comedy, Romance, Music
  • 1h 31m

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!

Overview

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.

C. Graham Baker

Screenplay

Gene Towne

Screenplay

Allan Scott

Screenplay

Tay Garnett

Director

Herbert Fields

Story

Dorothy Fields

Story

Cast

Irene Dunne's headshot

Irene Dunne

Margaret 'Maggie' Garret
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.'s headshot

Douglas Fairbanks Jr.

Daniel 'Dan' Brewster
Alice Brady's headshot

Alice Brady

Minerva Garrett
Guy Kibbee's headshot

Guy Kibbee

Dennis
Jean Dixon's headshot

Jean Dixon

Harrison
Eric Blore's headshot

Eric Blore

Potter
Lucille Ball's headshot

Lucille Ball

Salina Garret Pine
Warren Hymer's headshot

Warren Hymer

Mike

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