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!

Duration: 91 min
Release date: 1938-05-06
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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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Irene Dunne
Irene Dunne
as Margaret 'Maggie' Garret
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
as Daniel 'Dan' Brewster
Alice Brady
Alice Brady
as Minerva Garrett
Guy Kibbee
Guy Kibbee
as Dennis
Jean Dixon
Jean Dixon
as Harrison
Eric Blore
Eric Blore
as Potter
Lucille Ball
Lucille Ball
as Salina Garret Pine
Warren Hymer
Warren Hymer
as Mike
Billy Gilbert
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
Phyllis Kennedy
Phyllis Kennedy
as Marie
Franklin Pangborn
Franklin Pangborn
as Orchestra Leader
James Burke
James Burke
as Mac
John Qualen
John Qualen
as Oswego
Spencer Charters
Spencer Charters
as Magistrate
Richard Alexander
Richard Alexander
as Angry Man in Revolving Door (Uncredited)
Bill Cartledge
Bill Cartledge
as Boy at Roller Skating Rink (Uncredited)
George Chandler
George Chandler
as Taxi Driver (Uncredited)
Joe De Stefani
Joe De Stefani
as Waiter (Uncredited)
Billy Dooley
Billy Dooley
as Courtroom Janitor (Uncredited)
Pat Flaherty
Pat Flaherty
as Autograph Hound Punched by Dan (Uncredited)
Tay Garnett
Tay Garnett
as Man on Phone in Newspaper Office (Uncredited)
Chuck Hamilton
Chuck Hamilton
as Court Bailiff (Uncredited)
Kenner G. Kemp
Kenner G. Kemp
as Roller Skater (Uncredited)
Fuzzy Knight
Fuzzy Knight
as Sideshow Pianist & Singer (Uncredited)
Richard Lane
Richard Lane
as Harvey (Uncredited)
Frank M. Thomas
Frank M. Thomas
as Arthur (Uncredited)
Stanley Blystone
Stanley Blystone
as Cop at Dock (Uncredited)
Bruce Mitchell
Bruce Mitchell
as Cop at Dock (Uncredited)
Harry Woods
Harry Woods
as Cop (Uncredited)
Frank Moran
Frank Moran
as Gravelly-Voiced Cop at Dock (Uncredited)
Clarence Nash
Clarence Nash
as Donald Duck (Voice) (Uncredited)
Franklin Parker
Franklin Parker
as Third Producer (Uncredited)
Bob Perry
Bob Perry
as Seaman (Uncredited)
Russ Powell
Russ Powell
as Man Leaving Elevator (Uncredited)
Grady Sutton
Grady Sutton
as Florist (Uncredited)
Bert Roach
Bert Roach
as German Waiter at Beer Garden (Uncredited)
Al Hill
Al Hill
as Look Photographer (Uncredited)
Mike Lally
Mike Lally
as Backstage Photographer (Uncredited)
Cyril Ring
Cyril Ring
as Man in Margaret's Dressing Room (Uncredited)
Harold Miller
Harold Miller
as Man in Margaret's Dressing Room (Uncredited)
Charles Lane
Charles Lane
as Fan in Margaret's Dressing Room (Uncredited)
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