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Joy of Living

Movie 1938 TMDB 5.9/10 Released

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 is a movie first shown in 1938. Runtime is 91 minutes. Status: Released. Genres: Comedy, Romance, Music. TMDB score 5.9/10 from 8 votes.

91mRuntime
8TMDB votes

Title details

Type
Movie
Original title
Joy of Living
Release year
1938
Release date
May 6, 1938
Status
Released
Runtime
91 minutes
Genres
Comedy, Romance, Music
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Director
Tay Garnett
TMDB rating
5.9/10 (8 votes)
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Official trailer

IRENE DUNNE 'Joy of Living' 1938

Cast

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

F

Frank Milan

Bert Pine

D

Dorothy Steiner

Dotsy Pine

E

Estelle Steiner

Betsy Pine

Phyllis Kennedy

Phyllis Kennedy

Marie

Franklin Pangborn

Franklin Pangborn

Orchestra Leader

James Burke

James Burke

Mac

John Qualen

John Qualen

Oswego

Spencer Charters

Spencer Charters

Magistrate

Richard Alexander

Richard Alexander

Angry Man in Revolving Door (Uncredited)

Characters

  • Margaret 'Maggie' Garret voiced by Irene Dunne
  • Daniel 'Dan' Brewster voiced by Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
  • Minerva Garrett voiced by Alice Brady
  • Dennis voiced by Guy Kibbee
  • Harrison voiced by Jean Dixon
  • Potter voiced by Eric Blore
  • Salina Garret Pine voiced by Lucille Ball
  • Mike voiced by Warren Hymer
  • Cafe Owner voiced by Billy Gilbert
  • Bert Pine voiced by Frank Milan
  • Dotsy Pine voiced by Dorothy Steiner
  • Betsy Pine voiced by Estelle Steiner
  • Marie voiced by Phyllis Kennedy
  • Orchestra Leader voiced by Franklin Pangborn
  • Mac voiced by James Burke
  • Oswego voiced by John Qualen
  • Magistrate voiced by Spencer Charters
  • Angry Man in Revolving Door (Uncredited) voiced by Richard Alexander

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