Joy of Living

May. 06,1938      NR
Rating:
6.3
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

Irene Dunne as  Margaret 'Maggie' Garret
Douglas Fairbanks Jr. as  Daniel 'Dan' Brewster
Alice Brady as  Minerva Garrett
Guy Kibbee as  Dennis
Jean Dixon as  Harrison
Eric Blore as  Potter
Lucille Ball as  Salina Garret Pine
Warren Hymer as  Mike
Billy Gilbert as  Cafe Owner
Phyllis Kennedy as  Marie

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Reviews

Cebalord
1938/05/06

Very best movie i ever watch

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SnoReptilePlenty
1938/05/07

Memorable, crazy movie

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UnowPriceless
1938/05/08

hyped garbage

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Deanna
1938/05/09

There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.

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