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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!
5.9(8)19381h 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.
- Director
- Tay Garnett
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Cast

Irene Dunne
Margaret 'Maggie' Garret

Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Daniel 'Dan' Brewster

Alice Brady
Minerva Garrett

Guy Kibbee
Dennis

Jean Dixon
Harrison

Eric Blore
Potter

Lucille Ball
Salina Garret Pine

Warren Hymer
Mike

Billy Gilbert
Cafe Owner
Frank Milan
Bert Pine
Dorothy Steiner
Dotsy Pine
Estelle Steiner
Betsy Pine

Phyllis Kennedy
Marie

Franklin Pangborn
Orchestra Leader

James Burke
Mac

John Qualen
Oswego

Spencer Charters
Magistrate

Richard Alexander
Angry Man in Revolving Door (Uncredited)
Bill Cartledge
Boy at Roller Skating Rink (Uncredited)

George Chandler
Taxi Driver (Uncredited)

Joe De Stefani
Waiter (Uncredited)

Billy Dooley
Courtroom Janitor (Uncredited)
Pat Flaherty
Autograph Hound Punched by Dan (Uncredited)

Tay Garnett
Man on Phone in Newspaper Office (Uncredited)
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Crew
Directing
- Tay GarnettDirector
- Kenneth HolmesAssistant Director
Writing
- C. Graham BakerScreenplay
- Allan ScottScreenplay
- Dorothy FieldsStory
- Herbert FieldsStory
- Gene TowneScreenplay
- Dorothy FieldsLyricist
Production
- Felix YoungProducer
- Tay GarnettProducer
- Elizabeth McGaffeyResearcher
Camera
- Joseph WalkerDirector of Photography
- Ned ScottStill Photographer
Editing
- Jack HivelyEditor
Sound
- Robert Russell BennettOriginal Music Composer
- Jerome KernSongs
- Jerome KernMusic
- Frank ToursMusic Director
- John E. TribbySound Recordist
- Robert Russell BennettMusic Arranger
Art
- Van Nest PolglaseArt Direction
- Carroll ClarkArt Direction
- Darrell SilveraSet Dresser
Costume & Make-Up
- Darrell SilveraSet Dressing Artist
- Edward StevensonCostume Design
- Robert KallochCostume Design
Crew
- Vernon L. WalkerSpecial Effects
- Seymour FelixChoreographer