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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!
Genres
ComedyRomanceMusic
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
91 min
Release Date
1938-05-06
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
7
Vote Average
5.7
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
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)
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)
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