Comedy ·Romance ·Music · United States of America · 1938 · 1h 31m

Joy of Living

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Director
Tay Garnett
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
Crew
Joseph Walker — Director of Photography Jack Hively — Editor Robert Russell Bennett — Original Music Composer Gene Towne — Screenplay C. Graham Baker — Screenplay Allan Scott — Screenplay
Tagline

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!

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
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Key Collaborators
Tay Garnett Director Joseph Walker Director of Photography Jack Hively Editor Robert Russell Bennett Original Music Composer Gene Towne Screenplay C. Graham Baker Screenplay Allan Scott Screenplay Dorothy Fields Story Herbert Fields Story Felix Young Producer Tay Garnett Producer Robert Kalloch Costume Design
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