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!"

May 6 1938 Approved 1h 31m
Comedy, Musical, Romance

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.

Plot

Broadway star Margaret Garrett has spent her whole life working to support her sponging relatives. When she meets carefree Dan Webster, she learns how to have fun for the first time.

Written by

Gene Towne, C. Graham Baker, Allan Scott

Directed by

Tay Garnett

Cast

Irene Dunne, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Alice Brady

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

RKO Radio Pictures

Languages

English, Deutsch

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
984
Average Rating
6.3 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA