CinemaOSMovie · 1938 · 1h 31m · NR

Joy of Living

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!

59%(8)IMDbComedyRomanceMusic

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.

Directed byTay Garnett

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 31m
Language
EN
Released
May 6, 1938
Studios
RKO Radio Pictures

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Irene Dunne

Irene Dunne

Margaret 'Maggie' Garret

Douglas Fairbanks Jr.

Douglas Fairbanks Jr.

Daniel 'Dan' Brewster

Alice Brady

Alice Brady

Minerva Garrett

Guy Kibbee

Guy Kibbee

Dennis

Jean Dixon

Jean Dixon

Harrison

Eric Blore

Eric Blore

Potter

Lucille Ball

Lucille Ball

Salina Garret Pine

Warren Hymer

Warren Hymer

Mike

Billy Gilbert

Billy Gilbert

Cafe Owner

Frank Milan

Bert Pine

Creative team
Directed by
Tay Garnett
Tay Garnett
Written by
Gene Towne
C. Graham Baker
Produced by
Felix Young
Tay Garnett
Tay Garnett

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