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Feature film — 1938

Joy of Living (1938)

5.91h 31mComedy — Romance — Music

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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RKO Radio Pictures

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Director: Tay Garnett

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Cast & crew

Irene Dunne as Margaret 'Maggie' Garret

Irene Dunne

Margaret 'Maggie' Garret

Douglas Fairbanks Jr. as Daniel 'Dan' Brewster

Douglas Fairbanks Jr.

Daniel 'Dan' Brewster

Alice Brady as Minerva Garrett

Alice Brady

Minerva Garrett

Guy Kibbee as Dennis

Guy Kibbee

Dennis

Jean Dixon as Harrison

Jean Dixon

Harrison

Eric Blore as Potter

Eric Blore

Potter

Lucille Ball as Salina Garret Pine

Lucille Ball

Salina Garret Pine

Warren Hymer as Mike

Warren Hymer

Mike

Billy Gilbert as Cafe Owner

Billy Gilbert

Cafe Owner

F

Frank Milan

Bert Pine

D

Dorothy Steiner

Dotsy Pine

E

Estelle Steiner

Betsy Pine

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