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Joy of Living

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!

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Joy of Living
  • Genres: Comedy, Romance, Music
  • Release Date: 1938-05-06
  • Runtime: 91 minutes
  • Rating: 5.7/10 (7 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: RKO Radio Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.4675
  • Languages: English, German

Cast & Crew

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

Gallery

Movie sceneMovie scene

Trailers & Clips

IRENE DUNNE 'Joy of Living' 1938

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Keywords

shipislandmarriagemusicalblack and whitecourtroom1930s

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Joy of Living?

Joy of Living is a Comedy, Romance, Music movie directed by . It was released on 1938-05-06.

Who are the main actors in Joy of Living?

The main cast includes Irene Dunne, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Alice Brady, Guy Kibbee, Jean Dixon, .

Where can I watch Joy of Living online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Joy of Living is available.

Is Joy of Living based on a true story?

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!

What is the IMDb rating of Joy of Living?

Joy of Living has an IMDb rating of 5.7/10 based on 7 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Joy of Living?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Joy of Living?

The soundtrack was composed by RKO Radio Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Joy of Living filmed?

Joy of Living was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Joy of Living?

The total runtime of Joy of Living is 91 minutes.

Is Joy of Living suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Joy of Living?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Joy of Living.

Does Joy of Living have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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