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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!

5.7

1938•1h 31m

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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Photo of Irene Dunne

Irene Dunne

Margaret 'Maggie' Garret

Photo of Douglas Fairbanks Jr.

Douglas Fairbanks Jr.

Daniel 'Dan' Brewster

Photo of Alice Brady

Alice Brady

Minerva Garrett

Photo of Guy Kibbee

Guy Kibbee

Dennis

Photo of Jean Dixon

Jean Dixon

Harrison

Photo of Eric Blore

Eric Blore

Potter

Photo of Lucille Ball

Lucille Ball

Salina Garret Pine

Photo of Warren Hymer

Warren Hymer

Mike

Photo of Billy Gilbert

Billy Gilbert

Cafe Owner

Photo of Phyllis Kennedy

Phyllis Kennedy

Marie

Photo of Franklin Pangborn

Franklin Pangborn

Orchestra Leader

Photo of James Burke

James Burke

Mac

Photo of John Qualen

John Qualen

Oswego

Photo of Spencer Charters

Spencer Charters

Magistrate

Photo of Richard Alexander

Richard Alexander

Angry Man in Revolving Door (Uncredited)

Photo of George Chandler

George Chandler

Taxi Driver (Uncredited)

Photo of Joe De Stefani

Joe De Stefani

Waiter (Uncredited)

Photo of Billy Dooley

Billy Dooley

Courtroom Janitor (Uncredited)

Photo of Pat Flaherty

Pat Flaherty

Autograph Hound Punched by Dan (Uncredited)

Photo of Tay Garnett

Tay Garnett

Man on Phone in Newspaper Office (Uncredited)

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