Joy of Living

1938 "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!"

Joy of Living

6.3 | 1h31m | NR | en | Comedy

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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6.3 | 1h31m | NR | en | Comedy , Music , Romance

Synopsis

Cast

Irene Dunne ,Douglas Fairbanks Jr. ,Alice Brady

Director

Van Nest Polglase

Producted By

RKO Radio Pictures ,

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Cast

Irene Dunne

as Margaret 'Maggie' Garret

[1950] Never a Dull Moment [1948] I Remember Mama [1947] Life with Father [1946] Anna and the King of Siam [1944] Together Again [1944] The White Cliffs of Dover [1943] A Guy Named Joe [1942] Lady in a Jam [1941] Penny Serenade

Douglas Fairbanks Jr.

as Daniel 'Dan' Brewster

[2002] Joan Crawford: The Ultimate Movie Star [1996] The Battle Over Citizen Kane [1987] Hollywood Uncensored [1982] The Pirates Of Penzance [1981] Ghost Story [1980] The Hostage Tower [1980] Hollywood [1967] The Funniest Man in the World [1951] Mr. Drake's Duck

Alice Brady

as Minerva Garrett

[1939] Young Mr. Lincoln [1939] Zenobia [1938] In Old Chicago [1937] Mama Steps Out [1937] Merry Go Round of 1938 [1936] My Man Godfrey [1936] The Harvester [1936] Three Smart Girls [1935] Let 'em Have It