Joy of Living
1938, English. Directed by Tay Garnett.
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!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Tay GarnettDirector
- Irene DunneMargaret 'Maggie' Garret
- Douglas Fairbanks Jr.Daniel 'Dan' Brewster
- Alice BradyMinerva Garrett
- Guy KibbeeDennis
- Jean DixonHarrison
- Eric BlorePotter
- Lucille BallSalina Garret Pine
- Warren HymerMike
- Billy GilbertCafe Owner
- Frank MilanBert Pine
- Dorothy SteinerDotsy Pine
- Estelle SteinerBetsy Pine
Details
- Released
- 6 May 1938
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- C. Graham Baker, Allan Scott, Dorothy Fields
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Joy of Living runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
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Joy of Living is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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Joy of Living isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 May 1938. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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Who directed Joy of Living?
Joy of Living (1938) was directed by Tay Garnett and stars Irene Dunne, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Alice Brady.