Joy of Living (1938)
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
Writers:
Gene Towne, C. Graham Baker, Allan Scott.
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Irene Dunne as Margaret 'Maggie' Garret |
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Douglas Fairbanks Jr. as Daniel 'Dan' Brewster |
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Alice Brady as Minerva Garrett |
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Guy Kibbee as Dennis |
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Jean Dixon as Harrison |
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Eric Blore as Potter |
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Lucille Ball as Salina Garret Pine |
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Warren Hymer as Mike |
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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 |
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Phyllis Kennedy as Marie |
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Franklin Pangborn as Orchestra Leader |
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James Burke as Mac |
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John Qualen as Oswego |
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Spencer Charters as Magistrate |
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Richard Alexander as Angry Man in Revolving Door (Uncredited) |
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Bill Cartledge as Boy at Roller Skating Rink (Uncredited) |
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George Chandler as Taxi Driver (Uncredited) |
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Joe De Stefani as Waiter (Uncredited) |
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Billy Dooley as Courtroom Janitor (Uncredited) |
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Pat Flaherty as Autograph Hound Punched by Dan (Uncredited) |
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Tay Garnett as Man on Phone in Newspaper Office (Uncredited) |
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Chuck Hamilton as Court Bailiff (Uncredited) |
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Kenner G. Kemp as Roller Skater (Uncredited) |
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Fuzzy Knight as Sideshow Pianist & Singer (Uncredited) |
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Richard Lane as Harvey (Uncredited) |
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Frank M. Thomas as Arthur (Uncredited) |
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Stanley Blystone as Cop at Dock (Uncredited) |
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Bruce Mitchell as Cop at Dock (Uncredited) |
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Harry Woods as Cop (Uncredited) |
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Frank Moran as Gravelly-Voiced Cop at Dock (Uncredited) |
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Clarence Nash as Donald Duck (Voice) (Uncredited) |
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Franklin Parker as Third Producer (Uncredited) |
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Bob Perry as Seaman (Uncredited) |
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Russ Powell as Man Leaving Elevator (Uncredited) |
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Grady Sutton as Florist (Uncredited) |
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Bert Roach as German Waiter at Beer Garden (Uncredited) |
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Al Hill as Look Photographer (Uncredited) |
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Mike Lally as Backstage Photographer (Uncredited) |
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Cyril Ring as Man in Margaret's Dressing Room (Uncredited) |
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Harold Miller as Man in Margaret's Dressing Room (Uncredited) |
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Charles Lane as Fan in Margaret's Dressing Room (Uncredited) |
| Directing | Tay Garnett | Director |
| Writing | Gene Towne | Screenplay |
| Writing | C. Graham Baker | Screenplay |
| Writing | Allan Scott | Screenplay |
| Writing | Dorothy Fields | Story |
| Writing | Herbert Fields | Story |
| Production | Felix Young | Producer |
| Production | Tay Garnett | Producer |
| Sound | Robert Russell Bennett | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | Joseph Walker | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Jack Hively | Editor |
| Art | Van Nest Polglase | Art Direction |
| Costume & Make-Up | Robert Kalloch | Costume Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Edward Stevenson | Costume Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Darrell Silvera | Set Dressing Artist |
| Sound | Jerome Kern | Songs |
| Directing | Kenneth Holmes | Assistant Director |
| Art | Carroll Clark | Art Direction |
| Art | Darrell Silvera | Set Dresser |
| Sound | John E. Tribby | Sound Recordist |
| Crew | Vernon L. Walker | Special Effects |
| Camera | Ned Scott | Still Photographer |
| Sound | Robert Russell Bennett | Music Arranger |
| Writing | Dorothy Fields | Lyricist |
| Sound | Jerome Kern | Music |
| Sound | Frank Tours | Music Director |
| Production | Elizabeth McGaffey | Researcher |
| Crew | Seymour Felix | Choreographer |