Joy of Living (1938)
1h 31m
Running Time
May 6, 1938Release Date
Joy of Living (1938)
1h 31m
Running Time
May 6, 1938Release Date
Network & Production Companies


Plot.
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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Cast & Crew.

Irene Dunne
Margaret 'Maggie' Garret

Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Daniel 'Dan' Brewster

Alice Brady
Minerva Garrett

Guy Kibbee
Dennis

Jean Dixon
Harrison

Eric Blore
Potter

Lucille Ball
Salina Garret Pine

Warren Hymer
Mike

Billy Gilbert
Cafe Owner

Frank Milan
Bert Pine

Dorothy Steiner
Dotsy Pine

Estelle Steiner
Betsy Pine

Phyllis Kennedy
Marie

Franklin Pangborn
Orchestra Leader

James Burke
Mac

John Qualen
Oswego

Spencer Charters
Magistrate

Richard Alexander
Angry Man in Revolving Door (Uncredited)

Bill Cartledge
Boy at Roller Skating Rink (Uncredited)

George Chandler
Taxi Driver (Uncredited)

Joe De Stefani
Waiter (Uncredited)

Billy Dooley
Courtroom Janitor (Uncredited)

Pat Flaherty
Autograph Hound Punched by Dan (Uncredited)

Tay Garnett
Man on Phone in Newspaper Office (Uncredited) / Director / Producer

Chuck Hamilton
Court Bailiff (Uncredited)

Kenner G. Kemp
Roller Skater (Uncredited)

Fuzzy Knight
Sideshow Pianist & Singer (Uncredited)

Richard Lane
Harvey (Uncredited)

Frank M. Thomas
Arthur (Uncredited)

Stanley Blystone
Cop at Dock (Uncredited)

Bruce Mitchell
Cop at Dock (Uncredited)

Harry Woods
Cop (Uncredited)

Frank Moran
Gravelly-Voiced Cop at Dock (Uncredited)

Clarence Nash
Donald Duck (Voice) (Uncredited)

Franklin Parker
Third Producer (Uncredited)

Bob Perry
Seaman (Uncredited)

Russ Powell
Man Leaving Elevator (Uncredited)

Grady Sutton
Florist (Uncredited)

Bert Roach
German Waiter at Beer Garden (Uncredited)

Al Hill
Look Photographer (Uncredited)

Mike Lally
Backstage Photographer (Uncredited)

Cyril Ring
Man in Margaret's Dressing Room (Uncredited)

Harold Miller
Man in Margaret's Dressing Room (Uncredited)

Charles Lane
Fan in Margaret's Dressing Room (Uncredited)

C. Graham Baker
Screenplay

Gene Towne
Screenplay

Allan Scott
Screenplay

Herbert Fields
Story

Dorothy Fields
Story / Lyricist

Darrell Silvera
Set Dressing Artist / Set Dresser

Robert Russell Bennett
Original Music Composer / Music Arranger

Edward Stevenson
Costume Design

Joseph Walker
Director of Photography

Robert Kalloch
Costume Design

Jack Hively
Editor

Van Nest Polglase
Art Direction

Felix Young
Producer

Jerome Kern
Songs / Music

Kenneth Holmes
Assistant Director

Ned Scott
Still Photographer

Vernon L. Walker
Special Effects

Elizabeth McGaffey
Researcher

Frank Tours
Music Director

John E. Tribby
Sound Recordist
Media.


Details.
Release DateMay 6, 1938
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 31m
Content RatingNR
Genres
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This Movie Is About.
island
ship
musical
marriage
black and white
courtroom
1930s
Wiki.
Joy of Living is a 1938 American musical comedy film directed by Tay Garnett and starring Irene Dunne and Douglas Fairbanks Jr. with supporting performances from Alice Brady, Guy Kibbee, Jean Dixon, Eric Blore and Lucille Ball. It features the hit song "You Couldn't Be Cuter," written by Jerome Kern and Dorothy Fields.
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