Joy of Living (1938)

05/06/1938 (US) • 1h 31m

Comedy, Romance, Music

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!

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Irene Dunne

Margaret 'Maggie' Garret

Douglas Fairbanks Jr.

Daniel 'Dan' Brewster

Alice Brady

Minerva Garrett

Jean Dixon

Harrison

Lucille Ball

Salina Garret Pine

Billy Gilbert

Cafe Owner


Recommendations

Love Affair

70%

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

84%

Kill Bill: Vol. 2

79%

Transcendence

61%

Iron Man

77%

Snowpiercer

69%

Alice Through the Looking Glass

66%

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

74%

Inception

84%

Admission

56%

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

76%

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

76%

Shutter Island

82%

The Bourne Identity

75%

Mission: Impossible

70%

The Expendables 2

63%

Zombieland

73%

Jumanji

72%

Star Trek

74%

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2

65%

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

ship

island

marriage

musical

black and white

courtroom

1930s

© All Rights Reserved 2025