Joy of Living
Joy of Living

Joy of Living

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1938
1h 31m
5.7(7 votes)
Comedy
Romance
Music

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.

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RKO Radio Pictures

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Cast & Crew

44 members
Acting

Irene Dunne

Margaret 'Maggie' Garret

Irene Dunne
Acting

Douglas Fairbanks Jr.

Daniel 'Dan' Brewster

Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Acting

Alice Brady

Minerva Garrett

Alice Brady
Acting

Guy Kibbee

Dennis

Guy Kibbee
Acting

Jean Dixon

Harrison

Jean Dixon
Acting

Eric Blore

Potter

Eric Blore
Acting

Lucille Ball

Salina Garret Pine

Lucille Ball
Acting

Warren Hymer

Mike

Warren Hymer
Acting

Billy Gilbert

Cafe Owner

Billy Gilbert
Acting

Frank Milan

Bert Pine

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Acting

Dorothy Steiner

Dotsy Pine

No Image
Acting

Estelle Steiner

Betsy Pine

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Acting

Phyllis Kennedy

Marie

Phyllis Kennedy
Acting

Franklin Pangborn

Orchestra Leader

Franklin Pangborn
Acting

James Burke

Mac

James Burke
Acting

John Qualen

Oswego

John Qualen
Acting

Spencer Charters

Magistrate

Spencer Charters
Acting

Richard Alexander

Angry Man in Revolving Door (Uncredited)

Richard Alexander
Acting

Bill Cartledge

Boy at Roller Skating Rink (Uncredited)

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Acting

George Chandler

Taxi Driver (Uncredited)

George Chandler
Acting

Joe De Stefani

Waiter (Uncredited)

Joe De Stefani
Acting

Billy Dooley

Courtroom Janitor (Uncredited)

Billy Dooley
Acting

Pat Flaherty

Autograph Hound Punched by Dan (Uncredited)

Pat Flaherty
Directing

Tay Garnett

Man on Phone in Newspaper Office (Uncredited)

Tay Garnett
Acting

Chuck Hamilton

Court Bailiff (Uncredited)

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Acting

Kenner G. Kemp

Roller Skater (Uncredited)

Kenner G. Kemp
Acting

Fuzzy Knight

Sideshow Pianist & Singer (Uncredited)

Fuzzy Knight
Acting

Richard Lane

Harvey (Uncredited)

Richard Lane
Acting

Frank M. Thomas

Arthur (Uncredited)

Frank M. Thomas
Acting

Stanley Blystone

Cop at Dock (Uncredited)

Stanley Blystone
Acting

Bruce Mitchell

Cop at Dock (Uncredited)

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Acting

Harry Woods

Cop (Uncredited)

Harry Woods
Acting

Frank Moran

Gravelly-Voiced Cop at Dock (Uncredited)

Frank Moran
Acting

Clarence Nash

Donald Duck (Voice) (Uncredited)

Clarence Nash
Acting

Franklin Parker

Third Producer (Uncredited)

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Acting

Bob Perry

Seaman (Uncredited)

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Acting

Russ Powell

Man Leaving Elevator (Uncredited)

Russ Powell
Acting

Grady Sutton

Florist (Uncredited)

Grady Sutton
Acting

Bert Roach

German Waiter at Beer Garden (Uncredited)

Bert Roach
Acting

Al Hill

Look Photographer (Uncredited)

Al Hill
Acting

Mike Lally

Backstage Photographer (Uncredited)

Mike Lally
Acting

Cyril Ring

Man in Margaret's Dressing Room (Uncredited)

No Image
Acting

Harold Miller

Man in Margaret's Dressing Room (Uncredited)

Harold Miller
Acting

Charles Lane

Fan in Margaret's Dressing Room (Uncredited)

Charles Lane

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