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Joy of Living is a 1938 film starring Irene Dunne and Douglas Fairbanks Jr. with supporting performances from Alice Brady, Guy Kibbee, Jean Dixon, Eric Blore and Lucille Ball. It features the hit song "You Couldn't Be Cuter," written by Jerome Kern and Dorothy Fields.
Original Release
05/06/1938
US Release
05/06/1938
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Irene Dunne | Maggie Garret / Margaret 'Maggie' Garret |
| Douglas Fairbanks Jr. | Dan Brewster / Daniel 'Dan' Brewster |
| Alice Brady | Minerva Garret / Minerva Garrett |
| Guy Kibbee | Dennis Garret / Dennis |
| Jean Dixon | Harrison |
| Eric Blore | Potter |
| Lucille Ball | Salina Pine / Salina Garret Pine |
| Warren Hymer | Mike |
| Billy Gilbert | Cafe Owner |
| Frank Milan | Bert Pine |
Directors
Writers
Gene Towne, C. Graham Baker, Allan Scott, Dorothy Fields, Herbert Fields
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Irene Dunne | Maggie Garret / Margaret 'Maggie' Garret |
| Douglas Fairbanks Jr. | Dan Brewster / Daniel 'Dan' Brewster |
| Alice Brady | Minerva Garret / Minerva Garrett |
| Guy Kibbee | Dennis Garret / Dennis |
| Jean Dixon | Harrison |
| Eric Blore | Potter |
| Lucille Ball | Salina Pine / Salina Garret Pine |
| Warren Hymer | Mike |
| Billy Gilbert | Cafe Owner |
| Frank Milan | Bert Pine |
| Dorothy Steiner | Dotsy Pine |
| Estelle Steiner | Betsy Pine |
| Phyllis Kennedy | Marie |
| Franklin Pangborn | Orchestra Leader |
| James Burke | Mac |
| John Qualen | Oswego |
| Spencer Charters | Magistrate |
| Richard Alexander | Angry Man in Revolving Door / Angry Man in Revolving Door (Uncredited) |
| Stanley Blystone | Cop at Dock / Cop at Dock (Uncredited) |
| Bill Cartledge | Boy at Roller Skating Rink / Boy at Roller Skating Rink (Uncredited) |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Tay Garnett | Producer |
| Felix Young | Producer |
