Joy of Living(1938)
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 Synopsis
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.
Joy of Living (1938) is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Tay Garnett, released on May 6, 1938 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Irene Dunne, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Alice Brady and Guy Kibbee. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Tay Garnett
- Writers:
- C. Graham Baker, Gene Towne, Allan Scott
- Producers:
- Felix Young, Tay Garnett
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph Walker
- Composer:
- Robert Russell Bennett
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Joy of Living (1938) Trailer
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Joy of Living Cast & Crew
Main cast
Irene Dunne
as Margaret 'Maggie' Garret
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
as Daniel 'Dan' Brewster
Alice Brady
as Minerva Garrett
Guy Kibbee
as Dennis
Jean Dixon
as Harrison
Eric Blore
as Potter
Lucille Ball
as Salina Garret Pine
Warren Hymer
as Mike
Billy Gilbert
as Cafe Owner
- Frank Milan
Frank Milan
as Bert Pine
- Dorothy Steiner
Dorothy Steiner
as Dotsy Pine
- Estelle Steiner
Estelle Steiner
as Betsy Pine
Key crew
Directed by Tay Garnett, written by C. Graham Baker, Gene Towne and Allan Scott, produced by Felix Young and Tay Garnett.
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Joy of Living Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 8 ratings.
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Joy of Living – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Joy of Living?
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The main cast of Joy of Living (1938) includes Irene Dunne, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Alice Brady, Guy Kibbee and Jean Dixon. The film was directed by Tay Garnett. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Joy of Living released?
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Joy of Living was released on May 6, 1938 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Joy of Living worth watching?
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Joy of Living (1938) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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