Joy of Living

Joy of Living

91 mins | Comedy, Romance | May 6, 1938

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

91 mins | Comedy, Romance | May 6, 1938

Joy of Living
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.
IMDb rating 6.3
Producers RKO Radio Pictures
Original title Joy of Living
Directors Kenneth Holmes, Tay Garnett
Writers Allan Scott, Gene Towne, Herbert Fields, Dorothy Fields, C. Graham Baker

Cast

Irene Dunne

as Margaret 'Maggie' Garret

Douglas Fairbanks Jr.

as Daniel 'Dan' Brewster

Alice Brady

as Minerva Garrett

Guy Kibbee

as Dennis

Jean Dixon

as Harrison

Eric Blore

as Potter

Lucille Ball

as Salina Garret Pine

Warren Hymer

as Mike

Billy Gilbert

as Cafe Owner

Frank Milan

as Bert Pine

Dorothy Steiner

as Dotsy Pine

Estelle Steiner

as Betsy Pine

Phyllis Kennedy

as Marie

Franklin Pangborn

as Orchestra Leader

James Burke

as Mac

John Qualen

as Oswego

Spencer Charters

as Magistrate

Richard Alexander

as Angry Man in Revolving Door (Uncredited)

Bill Cartledge

as Boy at Roller Skating Rink (Uncredited)

George Chandler

as Taxi Driver (Uncredited)

Joe De Stefani

as Waiter (Uncredited)

Billy Dooley

as Courtroom Janitor (Uncredited)

Pat Flaherty

as Autograph Hound Punched by Dan (Uncredited)

Tay Garnett

as Man on Phone in Newspaper Office (Uncredited)

Chuck Hamilton

as Court Bailiff (Uncredited)

Kenner G. Kemp

as Roller Skater (Uncredited)

Fuzzy Knight

as Sideshow Pianist & Singer (Uncredited)

Richard Lane

as Harvey (Uncredited)

Frank M. Thomas

as Arthur (Uncredited)

Stanley Blystone

as Cop at Dock (Uncredited)

Bruce Mitchell

as Cop at Dock (Uncredited)

Harry Woods

as Cop (Uncredited)

Frank Moran

as Gravelly-Voiced Cop at Dock (Uncredited)

Clarence Nash

as Donald Duck (Voice) (Uncredited)

Franklin Parker

as Third Producer (Uncredited)

Bob Perry

as Seaman (Uncredited)

Russ Powell

as Man Leaving Elevator (Uncredited)

Grady Sutton

as Florist (Uncredited)

Bert Roach

as German Waiter at Beer Garden (Uncredited)

Al Hill

as Look Photographer (Uncredited)

Mike Lally

as Backstage Photographer (Uncredited)

Cyril Ring

as Man in Margaret's Dressing Room (Uncredited)

Harold Miller

as Man in Margaret's Dressing Room (Uncredited)

Charles Lane

as Fan in Margaret's Dressing Room (Uncredited)