

Joy of Living
1938 · Movie · 1h 31m · NR
ComedyRomanceMusic
"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.
Ratings
IMDb
6.3/10
Key crew
- C. Graham BakerScreenplay
- Allan ScottScreenplay
- Gene TowneScreenplay
- Tay GarnettDirector
- Robert Russell BennettOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Irene DunneMargaret 'Maggie' Garret
- Douglas Fairbanks Jr.Daniel 'Dan' Brewster
- Alice BradyMinerva Garrett
- Guy KibbeeDennis
- Jean DixonHarrison
- Eric BlorePotter
- Lucille BallSalina Garret Pine
- Warren HymerMike
- Billy GilbertCafe Owner
- Frank MilanBert Pine
- Dorothy SteinerDotsy Pine
- Estelle SteinerBetsy Pine
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