Joy of Living
1938Falling 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.
Acted in
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
Frank Milan
as Bert Pine
Dorothy Steiner
as Dotsy Pine
Estelle Steiner
as Betsy Pine
Phyllis Kennedy
as Marie
Franklin Pangborn
as Orchestra Leader
James Burke
as Mac
John Qualen
as Oswego
Spencer Charters
as Magistrate
Richard Alexander
as Angry Man in Revolving Door (Uncredited)
Bill Cartledge
as Boy at Roller Skating Rink (Uncredited)
George Chandler
as Taxi Driver (Uncredited)
Joe De Stefani
as Waiter (Uncredited)
Billy Dooley
as Courtroom Janitor (Uncredited)
Pat Flaherty
as Autograph Hound Punched by Dan (Uncredited)
Tay Garnett
as Man on Phone in Newspaper Office (Uncredited)
Chuck Hamilton
as Court Bailiff (Uncredited)
Kenner G. Kemp
as Roller Skater (Uncredited)
Fuzzy Knight
as Sideshow Pianist & Singer (Uncredited)
Richard Lane
as Harvey (Uncredited)
Frank M. Thomas
as Arthur (Uncredited)
Stanley Blystone
as Cop at Dock (Uncredited)
Bruce Mitchell
as Cop at Dock (Uncredited)
Harry Woods
as Cop (Uncredited)
Frank Moran
as Gravelly-Voiced Cop at Dock (Uncredited)
Clarence Nash
as Donald Duck (Voice) (Uncredited)
Franklin Parker
as Third Producer (Uncredited)
Bob Perry
as Seaman (Uncredited)
Russ Powell
as Man Leaving Elevator (Uncredited)
Grady Sutton
as Florist (Uncredited)
Bert Roach
as German Waiter at Beer Garden (Uncredited)
Al Hill
as Look Photographer (Uncredited)
Mike Lally
as Backstage Photographer (Uncredited)
Cyril Ring
as Man in Margaret's Dressing Room (Uncredited)
Harold Miller
as Man in Margaret's Dressing Room (Uncredited)
Charles Lane
as Fan in Margaret's Dressing Room (Uncredited)