Joy of Living
movie

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!
Released May 06, 1938
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.
Cast

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
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Frank Milan
as
Bert Pine
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Dorothy Steiner
as
Dotsy Pine
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Estelle Steiner
as
Betsy Pine
Crew
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C. Graham Baker
as
Screenplay
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Allan Scott
as
Screenplay
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Dorothy Fields
as
Story
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Herbert Fields
as
Story
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Gene Towne
as
Screenplay

Tay Garnett
as
Director
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Darrell Silvera
as
Set Dressing Artist
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Jack Hively
as
Editor
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Edward Stevenson
as
Costume Design

Van Nest Polglase
as
Art Direction
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Robert Russell Bennett
as
Original Music Composer
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Joseph Walker
as
Director of Photography