Joy of Living

May 6, 1938

1h 31m

★ 5.7

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.

Genres

Comedy

Romance

Music

Production Companies

RKO Radio Pictures

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Cast

Margaret 'Maggie' Garret

Irene Dunne

Daniel 'Dan' Brewster

Douglas Fairbanks Jr.

Minerva Garrett

Alice Brady

Dennis

Guy Kibbee

Harrison

Jean Dixon

Potter

Eric Blore

Salina Garret Pine

Lucille Ball

Mike

Warren Hymer

Cafe Owner

Billy Gilbert

Bert Pine

Frank Milan

Dotsy Pine

Dorothy Steiner

Betsy Pine

Estelle Steiner

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